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...
by Bekah Worster | Mar 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Madison McRill | Nov 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
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. The bulk of these apples were...
by Jim Earley | Nov 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we move from fall into winter, the staff here at Glean Kentucky is in the midst of many positive changes. As you may have read above, Gaby Gonzalez has come on as our Development Assistant, which we are all very excited about. Gaby is the second former Americorps...
