by Jim Earley | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we work to expand our work in Central Kentucky outside Fayette County, we need to develop a base of volunteers in each county as we develop relationships with new sources of food and recipients in those counties. We currently have two standing gleaning commitments...
by Jim Earley | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s an exciting time to be a part of Glean Kentucky. We are getting off to a quick start in Bowling Green thanks to the efforts of our South Central Kentucky Field Coordinator, Elaine Losekamp. As we work to secure funding for similar positions in other parts of...
by Jim Earley | Apr 13, 2021 | Gleaning
My phone is beginning to ring much more often, my inbox is brimming with unread emails, and I find myself voice dictating replies to text messages into my cell while I’m driving. It must be spring! It is very exciting to be heading toward my first full season as...
by Jim Earley | Mar 8, 2021 | Partner
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Matthews, the Director of Journi’s Hope. Glean Kentucky and Journi’s Hope have been working together for a few months now. As soon as we began speaking with Rachel and Journi’s Hope I noticed how well...
by Jim Earley | Feb 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
I think we can all agree that 2020 was an unconventional year in every respect. And gleaning was no exception. What began looking like a relatively normal year for Fayette County gleaning shifted to uncharted territory along with the rest of our lives in late...