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Glean Fest Celebrates Three Years of Gleaning in Bowling Green

Glean Fest Celebrates Three Years of Gleaning in Bowling Green

by Elaine Losekamp | Aug 28, 2023 | Community Event, Farmers Markets, Gleaning, Partner

It’s hard to believe it, but we launched Glean Kentucky’s second region of service in southcentral Kentucky three years ago this month!  Our first glean in the region took place at Top Crops Garden in September 2020.  Later in the fall, we began gleaning surplus...
Burgers and Beats is Returning September 25

Burgers and Beats is Returning September 25

by Bekah Worster | Aug 12, 2022 | Community Event, Fundraising, Networking, Supporter, Uncategorized, Volunteer

Glean Kentucky is proud to announce the return of Burgers and Beats, presented by Baldwin CPAs. The event will take place at the West Sixth Farm in Frankfort, Ky on September 25, 2022. Headlining the event is the Bent Penny Band. The family friendly event will have...
Glean Kentucky at the Pirate Party!

Glean Kentucky at the Pirate Party!

by Jerilyn Bristow | Jun 15, 2022 | Community Event, Donations, Education, Fundraising, In the News, Networking, Volunteer

Last Thursday was a busy one! I knew my plan was a little crazy, but I really wanted to attend this event on behalf of Glean Kentucky.  The day started very early picking up produce.  My goal was to be able to pick up from all 4 retail stores before I had to be at the...

Gleaning into Retirement

by Ben Southworth | Oct 8, 2019 | Community Event, Education, Gleaning, Hunger, Networking, Volunteer

Some of GleanKY’s most active and vital volunteers are those who spend a considerable portion of their retirement helping us connect excess produce to those who need it. It turns out, many of our volunteers are also busy all over the area with other groups when...

Our Work with Lexington’s Family Care Center

by Ben Southworth | Jun 6, 2019 | Community Event, Education, Gleaning, Networking, Partner, Recipient Hightlight

From our Fayette County Coordinator, Jimmy Earley:   “A few weeks ago I received an email from Family Care Center informing me that they had chosen GleanKY as their Community Partner of the Year.  The award was to be presented at the 2019 Family Care Center...
Run With GleanKY this Month!

Run With GleanKY this Month!

by Ben Southworth | Nov 7, 2018 | Community Event, Donations, Fundraising

For the second-straight year, GleanKY is fortunate to be a beneficiary of not one, but two fantastic Thanksgiving-time races! Both are well-organized, fun races, and offer a great variety of challenges to those who love to get out and run!   The Gobbler...
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Five Years Serving the Commonwealth with McBrayer PLLC

Five Years Serving the Commonwealth with McBrayer PLLC

by Bekah Worster | Oct 10, 2024

    Glean Kentucky Celebrates Five Years of Support from McBrayer, PLLC Lexington, Kentucky – October 10, 2024 – Glean Kentucky is proud to announce the fifth anniversary of its partnership with McBrayer, PLLC, amounting in a total of $50,000 in support from...

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Executive Director Transition

Executive Director Transition

by Ben Southworth | Aug 30, 2024

After much thought, I've decided to transition out of my role as Glean Kentucky's Executive Director over the coming months. I've now spent nearly nine years with Glean Kentucky, as Development Director, then Program Director, before serving the last two years as...

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Farm Partner Feature: Valley Spirit Farm

Farm Partner Feature: Valley Spirit Farm

by Elaine Losekamp | Aug 5, 2024

(L to R) Joseph, Kelsey, and Tyler harvesting spring beets and broccoli at Valley Spirit Farm.   This National Farmers Market Week, we are celebrating the partnerships with farms and farmers markets across the Commonwealth that make our work possible!  We...

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National Farmers’ Market Week

National Farmers’ Market Week

by Elaine Losekamp | Aug 4, 2024

Happy National Farmers' Market Week! Farmers' markets support local farm economies, provide access to fresh, locally grown food, and create connections in our communities. What’s more, many farmers' markets in Central and South Central Kentucky have partnered with...

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Apple Gleaning Season Is Nearly Here!

Apple Gleaning Season Is Nearly Here!

by Jim Earley | Jul 26, 2024

It’s difficult to believe, but 2024 is going by at such a rapid clip that we begin gleaning at Reed Valley Orchard next month!   Glean Kentucky has been partnering with Reed Valley Orchard and now Stepping Stone Farm, who took over management and operations of the...

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Reflecting on a Busy Spring in Bowling Green

Reflecting on a Busy Spring in Bowling Green

by GleanKY | Jul 23, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 was a busy one!  In addition to our gleaning activities, we’ve been spending time in the community, raising awareness for what we do.  On April 12th, Jerilyn attended the ribbon cutting for Realtors Hope for Hunger.  She spent some time...

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