WHAT IS GLEANING? Gleaning is the ancient practice of gathering food left in the field after harvest. PROGRAM MISSION: To contribute to the development of a community food system, focusing on equitable food distribution through gleaning, market retrievals, educational outreach and promoting food self- reliance.

Take The Pledge to help end hunger in Whatcom County Take ACTION Now

 

"Hunger should have no place at our table. It is inconsistent with our commitment to human rights and objectionable to the American values of fairness, opportunity, family and community." Millennium Declaration to End Hunger in America December 2003 The Declaration outlines the causes and costs of hunger in the United States. To view the Millennium Declaration to End Hunger in America. A Blueprint to End Hunger:Details Policies and Actions to Solve Problem Affecting 35 Million People Whether an individual,staff at a school or University,part of a club or group, a business owner, employee, member or volunteer of a local nonprofit organization,or representative of local government, there's something YOU can do to help end hunger in our community and our world. To see a list of specific actions you can take, view The Blueprint

 

 

 

Fresh vegetables & fruit from local farms nourish us all:
Small Potatoes Gleaning Project bridges the gap between local surplus produce that would otherwise be wasted and those who are hungry in Whatcom County. Thanks to the combined efforts of farmers, farm workers, and volunteers, over twenty five TONS (53,114) lbs of fresh produce was gleaned and distributed to over 30 sites and to low income participants around Whatcom County in 2007.

Small Potatoes Gleaning Project April '08 Newsletter

To Learn More about Small Potatoes Gleaning Project NEWS and EVENTS go to the PROGRAMS page by Clicking on Programs Small Potatoes Gleaning Project Programs         Volunteers GROW, DISTRIBUTE, and GLEAN Fresh Nutritious Produce