Gleaning is the traditional Biblical practice of gathering crops that would otherwise be left in the fields to rot or be plowed under after harvest: Because the food is unmarketable, some growers allow crews of gleaners to pick what is left after harvest to donate to those who are needy. (http://www.endhunger.org/gleaning_network.htm)
Opportunities for gleaning are available through the Society of St. Andrew. This organization operates a statewide, volunteer-driven Gleaning Network in North Carolina that coordinates with local farmers, thousands of volunteers, and food providing agencies. Volunteers can be from all age groups.
Send them an email to find out about their upcoming gleaning opportunities.
Read the latest Gleanings newsletter from the Society of St. Andrew.
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July 12, 2010
Dear Society of St. Andrew Volunteers-
Please pass this information on to your church, your pastor, the church secretary, or your church’s mission coordinator!
1- If you have farmers in your congregation or if you know farmers who may be interested in donating produce, please tell them about Society of St. Andrew and give them our information. We can talk to them about how our organization works, and how they can receive a tax credit from their participation. We would also love to hear about farmers in your congregation who may already be donating produce to SoSA.
2- You are invited to participate in Feed Your Neighbor Sunday, which will be held on Sunday, August 29th 2010. At the end of the summer growing season, gardeners always have too many tomatoes, zucchinis and okra. On Feed Your Neighbor Sunday, everyone can bring that extra produce to church, and Society of St. Andrew will find people in need in your community who can use that food. Feed Your Neighbor Sunday includes a worship guide and activities for kids.
Marilyn Marks
Society of St. Andrew
Gleaning America's Fields
Feeding America's Hungry
704.553.1730
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July 12, 2010
Please Join Us in Harvesting for the Hungry!
Corn
Wednesday, July 14th, 8:30 AM
Mount Pleasant, NC
** If you are available please email Marilyn Marks at sosawnc@endhunger.org with your name and phone number and full details and directions will be provided. **
Thank you for volunteering with Society of St. Andrew!
Kristen Shaben
Charlotte Area Gleaning Coordinator