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Gleaning in Ohio

In 2021, through May, our Ohio volunteers have gleaned 713,038 pounds of fresh produce in 31 events, with 48 volunteers.

Food donated by 13 Ohio farmers has been distributed to hungry people through 9 feeding agencies.

Through the Ohio Gleaning Network, we coordinate volunteers in many areas of the state who actually enter fields after farmers have finished harvesting and simply pick up the tons of good produce left behind. Our volunteers represent groups from various church denominations, synagogues, youth groups, other civic organizations, individuals, and inner-city residents.

Each year, we coordinate hundreds of volunteers to glean hundreds of thousands of pounds of a variety of produce in Ohio. Please join us in this exciting hands-on ministry.

Ohio Gleaning

To volunteer in Ohio, call or write using the contact information on this page, or use our Volunteer Form.

Most gleaning events take place on weekends, where gleaners arrive in the fields around 8am, and are on their way home by noon. Society of St. Andrew makes all arrangements with farmers, produce containers, and food distribution. All the volunteer gleaners need to do is show up and work. Volunteer groups are encouraged to take food back to agencies or programs that they support in their local area.

People of all ages can glean. Gleaners should be able to bend over and should be able to bend and lift several pounds of produce.

It is important that the contact person be reachable by phone during daytime hours.

Most of our gleanings are in the morning and last three to four hours. Gleanings are scheduled on weekdays and on Saturdays.

If you have questions about when local crops are available, we would be happy to help.