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Gleaning program...the voice of hunger in York Region |
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What is gleaning?Gleaning is a way of gathering vegetables and fruits in the field that would otherwise be left to rot or be ploughed under after harvest. Instead of having this good food go to waste, the gleaning program allows those in need to pick (or glean) the produce in the field for themselves and their family at no cost. |
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Gleaning trip participant |
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Gleaning strawberries |
How does the Gleaning Program work?When a farmer is near the end of their harvest season, he/she will phone Fresh Food Partners. Gleaning happens at a date that is convenient for the farmer. We will inform you about the gleaning trip and provide you with the information, such as the pick-up location, time and date. Participants are asked to meet at a central location to be picked-up and dropped-off. A school bus will then transport all participants to the farm. This way, we all arrive at the farm together. |
What type of produce will we be gleaning?Fresh Food Partners is connected to farmers who Who can participate?The program is open to York Region community |
) The Aurora Tigers Minor Pee Wee 'A' Hockey team gleaned 41 bushels of fresh produce for York Region food banks at ‘Round the Bend farm’ |
This is a great way to access fresh produce at no cost. It will provide an opportunity to meet other people, to enjoy a trip out of town and to be physically active.
Please call York Region Health Services to sign up for the gleaning program:
905.895.4512 ext.4339
or toll-free 1.800.735.6625.
We will let you know when a gleaning trip will take place.
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Open Gleaning Brochure |
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| The Junior League of Toronto has provided a seed grant to York Region Food Network in support the Fresh Food Partners’ Gleaning Program. This fund will be specifically used to offset the transportation costs associated with the gleaning program. |
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