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Did you know?

 

  • Up to 50% of all food produced in the United States ultimately goes to waste.

  • Food Director Ted Pringle estimates that this gleaning initaitive will save $50,000 - $60,000 annually in food purchasing costs.

  • You can help us make this new program a success by making a donation today.

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    This summer, Bread for the City is launching an exciting new volunteer project: Glean for the City. Every Saturday we'll head out to regional farms, where we'll glean surplus produce (cherries, corn, apples, etc) that would otherwise be left to waste in the fields.

    Through this program, groups of about 20-25 volunteers will bring literally tons of free, fresh and nutritious produce into our food pantry. One group can bring back enough produce to feed 1750 hungry people!


    Specifics:

    • Saturday mornings.
    • Meet at specified farm at 9:30AM.
    • Anticipate an hour drive from DC to the farm - volunteers should organize their own transportation. (Driving instructions can be provided.)
    • Expect gleaning to last an hour and a half to two hours, and to return to the city between noon and 1pm.
    • Farms do not have readily accessible restrooms. Plan accordingly.
    • Children under 12 must be closely supervised. 
    • Bring sunscreen, bug spray, hats and sunglasses, water and snacks, gardening gloves (if you have them)

     
    (Please note that we have a limited number of gleaning trips and volunteer capacity. Preference will be given to self-organized groups of 5 or more people.)

     

     Are you interested in organizing a group of volunteers? Contact Jeff Wankel.