by Jerilyn Bristow | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s been such a fun Spring in South Central Kentucky! We kicked it off as a guest speaker with Lifeworks WKU. The group went grocery shopping right after our class and we heard they spent time in the produce department! This was such a wonderful experience; we...
by GleanKY | Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Food waste is a big problem for people and the environment, but it’s one we are working to solve! This Earth Day, as we reflect on humankind’s relationship with the planet, is a great time to consider the importance of initiatives like gleaning that mitigate the...
by Bekah Worster | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Why do you give to Glean? We have asked this question almost annually to our donors. We have found there is so much to our mission and our work resonates with everyone differently. This Kentucky Gives Day, we see every reason you give to Glean...
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 Bekah Worster | Apr 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Madison McRill | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
