by GleanKY | Aug 4, 2015 | Gleaning, Hunger, Volunteer
Linda has been an excellent volunteer gleaner! Along with all other great volunteer gleaners, Linda has helped us in a pinch, filling in at the last-minute to glean at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Also, Linda has been to many outreach events, promoting the...
by GleanKY | Jul 6, 2015 | Gleaning, Hunger
Samantha Rodarte was a parent at Cardinal Valley Elementary School, advocating for the needs of Cardinal Valley’s children. Matthew Cole, pastor of Lexington Calvary Church of the Nazarene, was searching for ways for his church to cultivate authentic...
by GleanKY | Jun 26, 2015 | Gleaning, Partner, Volunteer
GleanKY is very excited to partner with Fresh Market! Now we are able to glean even more quality fresh fruits and vegetables to help the food-insecure populations of Central Kentucky. We are so grateful for the generous donations of produce, the time committed to help...
by GleanKY | Jun 2, 2015 | Community Event, Eat Local, Gleaning, Hunger, Neighborhood Ambassador, Partner, Preserving, Supporter
It’s a Friday afternoon, the sun is shining, and folks from every walk of life are walking down our street towards their individual destinations; a runway of activity. My husband arrives in a little red Toyota truck full of bread, fresh vegetables,...
by GleanKY | Apr 22, 2014 | Farmers Markets, Fundraising, Gleaning, Hunger, Neighborhood Ambassador, Partner, Recipient Hightlight, Supporter, Volunteer
There are so many people in need of loving care. It is overwhelming to think about all the need in our community. It is easy to say, I can’t make a difference – my contribution is just a drop in a bucket. The problem is so great, I can’t fix it. Hunger 1 in 6 people...
by GleanKY | Jan 9, 2014 | Community Event, Fundraising, Gleaning, Good Giving Guide Challenge, Supporter
2013 was a stellar year for gleaning! Ending the year with over 143,000 pounds of fresh, edible fruits and vegetables saved from becoming waste and redirected to thousands of people in need through our growing partnerships hunger programs, government agencies, faith...
