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Settling in to the New Role

Settling in to the New Role

by Ben Southworth | Aug 26, 2022 | Board of Directors, Fundraising, Gleaning, Hunger, In the News, Networking, Partner, Supporter, Volunteer

I’m glad to write this as I settle into my role as Glean Kentucky’s new Executive Director. I’ve been with Glean Kentucky since 2016, when I started as the organization’s first full-time Development Director, and then transitioned in 2018 to...
Central Kentucky Update – Costco

Central Kentucky Update – Costco

by Jim Earley | Mar 29, 2022 | Gleaning, Hunger, Partner, Volunteer

Sadly, we learned two and a half weeks ago through a conversation with Costco Receiving staff, that as a result of decisions made between the Costco corporate office and the Lexington Costco location’s new manager, that Glean Kentucky would likely lose Costco’s...
September is Hunger Action Month!

September is Hunger Action Month!

by Jerilyn Bristow | Sep 13, 2021 | Gleaning, Hunger, Plant It Forward, Volunteer

I feel incredibly fortunate that I’ve never worried about a single meal in my life.  I’ve eaten “government cheese” as well as WIC food when my newly single mother went to school to become a nurse.  Even then, I gave little thought to the food that showed up in our...

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...

A Week of ‘Peak Season’ at GleanKY

by Ben Southworth | Jul 9, 2019 | Donations, Eat Local, Farmers Markets, Gleaning, Hunger, Neighborhood Ambassador, Partner, Recipient Hightlight, Supporter, Uncategorized, Volunteer

This time of year, you’ll hear us talking a lot about it being our ‘peak season’ – the time when we’re out gleaning at our highest capacity. It’s when we start getting calls from farms, orchards, and home gardeners, and when even...
Help Us Pack A Van With Produce

Help Us Pack A Van With Produce

by Ben Southworth | Jun 18, 2019 | Donations, Eat Local, Farmers Markets, Gleaning, Hunger, Partner, Supporter, Volunteer

Every year, it seems like our farm gleaning season sneaks up on us out of nowhere. Grocery gleaning gets into a great, easy-to-manage routine during our ‘off-season’ from January and May, then suddenly we’re fielding calls from multiple farmers in a...
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A Message of Hope in 2025

A Message of Hope in 2025

by Bekah Worster | Feb 13, 2025

A painting by Executive Director, Jennifer Palmer.     Dear Supporters of Glean Kentucky, I am gradually settling into my new role as Executive Director of GLEAN Kentucky, and my love for this organization continues to grow each day. The passion I’ve seen...

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Growth in Community, Growth in Care

Growth in Community, Growth in Care

by Bekah Worster | Feb 13, 2025

Growth in Community, Growth in Care A poem for North Central by Meghan Kontic From the bustling city to the quiet countryside There is a great need To feed the hungry, to nourish their souls In our partners they seek The energy is contagious, the ambition infinite To...

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Central Kentucky, You Are Loved

Central Kentucky, You Are Loved

by Bekah Worster | Feb 13, 2025

Central Kentucky, You Are Loved A poem for Central Kentucky by Malik McCalpine Central Kentucky, you are loved by many, You are the center, you are the heart. You are cherished by Glean; Central Kentucky will always be admired by plenty. My love for Central Kentucky...

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An Announcement About South Central Programming

An Announcement About South Central Programming

by Bekah Worster | Dec 29, 2024

Dear supporters, As we close out 2024, we are amazed by our accomplishments and the amount of food we have been able to rescue from local grocers and farms and redistribute to those in need throughout the Commonwealth. The dedication to our mission from our staff,...

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Welcome Jennifer Palmer!

Welcome Jennifer Palmer!

by Bekah Worster | Nov 18, 2024

Glean Kentucky Welcomes New Executive Director   Lexington, Kentucky – November 18, 2024 – Glean Kentucky is happy to introduce their new Executive Director.Jennifer Palmer holds a BA in Fine Art and Political Science from Cedar Crest College, an MFA in Painting...

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Long Time GleanKY Volunteer Steps into New Role!

Long Time GleanKY Volunteer Steps into New Role!

by Sarah Wichman | Oct 18, 2024

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