by Madison McRill | Jan 29, 2024 | Gleaning, Uncategorized
We are moving right along here in Central Kentucky during our “slow” season. While the donations have predictably decreased during winter, other work continues– so it’s never really slow! We use this time to plan for the rest of the...
by Kelsey Voit | Jan 29, 2024 | Gleaning, North Central KY
2023 was the first year we started gleaning in North Central Kentucky, and I am very proud of our accomplishments. We made new connections with many farmers, grocers, food pantries, community organizations, government agencies, volunteers, and supporters across this...
by Elaine Losekamp | Jan 25, 2024 | Gleaning
2023 was a big year for our South Central Kentucky program! Our team grew with the addition of a part-time staff member, we expanded our network of recipient agencies across county lines to include a new partner in Scottsville, and we celebrated three years of...
by Elaine Losekamp | Jan 20, 2024 | Gleaning, Plant a Row, Plant It Forward
It’s a scene most every gardener can relate to: for weeks, you eagerly anticipate the first ripe tomatoes (or zucchinis, or peppers, or melons… you get the gist) in your garden. The days grow hotter, the green tomatoes on the vine remain stubbornly green, you wait...
by Kelsey Voit | Jan 16, 2024 | Gleaning, North Central KY
Before the holidays, Glean volunteers went on an urban foraging expedition for the first time, gathering 51 pounds of fallen persimmons around Louisville and delivering to our partners at VOA South Oaks Senior Housing and Feed Louisville. Thank you to local urban...
by Elaine Losekamp | Dec 5, 2023 | Eat Local, Gleaning
More than just dirt, Earth’s soil is essential for feeding and sustaining humanity. It’s the very basis of our food system! Natural processes like wind and precipitation erode the soil, while processes like the decomposition of organic matter and...
