by GleanKY | Aug 18, 2015 | Fundraising, Gleaning, Hunger, Volunteer
Written by Rachel W., GleanKY’s 2014-2015 VISTA This Friday, I will have completed my one year service term as an AmeriCorps VISTA with GleanKY. I can vividly remember my interview, particularly the feeling of exhilaration I felt as I drove home. The...
by GleanKY | Aug 4, 2015 | Gleaning, Hunger, Volunteer
Linda has been an excellent volunteer gleaner! Along with all other great volunteer gleaners, Linda has helped us in a pinch, filling in at the last-minute to glean at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Also, Linda has been to many outreach events, promoting the...
by GleanKY | Jun 26, 2015 | Gleaning, Partner, Volunteer
GleanKY is very excited to partner with Fresh Market! Now we are able to glean even more quality fresh fruits and vegetables to help the food-insecure populations of Central Kentucky. We are so grateful for the generous donations of produce, the time committed to help...
by GleanKY | Aug 20, 2014 | Faith Feed Event, Fundraising, Partner, Volunteer
It was a wonderful second year for Burgers & Beats at Wallace Station. We are thankful for Ouita Michel and her staff, Silverback, Crank and Boom, our silent auction donors and many great volunteers for making the event fun and enjoyable for our...
by GleanKY | May 5, 2014 | Board of Directors, Supporter, Volunteer
I met Erica Horn 4 years ago while talking about gleaning with John Walker. We didn’t know much about each other, but we did decided to work together to create a gleaning network. I didn’t know at that time how much I would come to adore Erica. It’s hard...
by GleanKY | Apr 22, 2014 | Farmers Markets, Fundraising, Gleaning, Hunger, Neighborhood Ambassador, Partner, Recipient Hightlight, Supporter, Volunteer
There are so many people in need of loving care. It is overwhelming to think about all the need in our community. It is easy to say, I can’t make a difference – my contribution is just a drop in a bucket. The problem is so great, I can’t fix it. Hunger 1 in 6 people...