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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...
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...
Become a Master Gleaner

Become a Master Gleaner

by Ben Southworth | Apr 9, 2019 | Education, Farmers Markets, Gleaning, Hunger, Networking, Partner, Volunteer

  Our Master Gleaner Webinar Series is all wrapped up for the year, with all six videos now available online to view. The series covers everything from GleanKY’s history and a basic volunteer training, up through how to start gleaning in your community and...
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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

To mark three years of gleaning in southcentral Kentucky, we are planning a special celebration to show our appreciation for the warm welcome this community has shown us.  On Saturday, October 7th from 3-5 pm Central Time, we will host the first-ever Glean Fest at First Christian Church in Bowling Green! 

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Kentucky Gives Day is May 9!

Kentucky Gives Day is May 9!

by Bekah Worster | Apr 21, 2023

This year's Kentucky Gives Day is on May 9 and we have a fun one in store for you! A few years ago, Glean Kentucky hosted a live fundraiser for the big day. The event included incentives to donors where staff performed fun tasks at each goal. The event saw a lot of...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ned Wertz

Volunteer Spotlight: Ned Wertz

by Madison McRill | Mar 30, 2023

Everyone, meet Ned Wertz!  Ned is one of our amazing volunteers in Central Kentucky and has been a consistent gleaner since 2021. In 2022, he redistributed almost 2,500 lbs of produce to feeding programs in Lexington.  Ned was initially inspired to fight food...

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McBrayer PLLC is Committed to Reducing Food Waste and Hunger in the Commonwealth

by Bekah Worster | Mar 19, 2023

  McBrayer PLLC is Committed to Reducing Food Waste  and Hunger in the Commonwealth LEXINGTON, KY – McBrayer PLLC has committed $10,000 in fighting food waste and food insecurity in the Bluegrass. The firm has partnered with Glean Kentucky for its fourth year as...

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New North Central KY Field Coordinator

New North Central KY Field Coordinator

by Kelsey Voit | Dec 19, 2022

Image Description: A young white human wearing a wide brimmed straw hat proudly holds just-harvested sweet potatoes over their head. Hey, folks! I’m excited to share that I will be working with Glean Kentucky as the new North Central KY Field Coordinator. I’ve been...

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Our Work With Feeding EKY

Our Work With Feeding EKY

by Madison McRill | Nov 28, 2022

This fall, Glean Kentucky had the opportunity to head out to Reed Valley Orchard to collect windfall apples. Despite being a tough season for open-air farming around Kentucky, we gleaned over 7,000 pounds of apples from August to October.

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