Gleaning: Using Surplus Produce to Feed the Hungry
What is Gleaning?
Check out this informational video
(Video used with permission from Ontario Christian Gleaners)
Reduces Food Waste
Gleaning is Biblical
It's the right thing to do.
Leviticus
Gleaning is Biblical
In the Bible God instructs farmers to leave a portion of their crops for the poor to gather (glean).
Gleaning is Green
Using surplus produce to feed the hungry. Less food waste.
Proven Process
What is our process?
To accomplish our mission, Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners will utilize
knowledge gained by consulting with other successful gleaners across North
America, purchase the necessary equipment, develop essential procedures,
and put them in place in our new facility.
knowledge gained by consulting with other successful gleaners across North
America, purchase the necessary equipment, develop essential procedures,
and put them in place in our new facility.
Photos used are in courtesy of Niagara Christian Gleaners
We collect surplus produce from local farmers (saving it from the landfill).
With volunteers, we wash, chop, dehydrate, and package the produce.
We partner with reputable relief agencies and ship our meals overseas to malnourished people.
Volunteer to Help
Drop us email to learn how you can join the
Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners mission to provide food for the hungry.
Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners mission to provide food for the hungry.