Gleaning Food Rescue Event

​Join Green Things Farm Collective and Food Gatherers to aid in local hunger relief and reduce food waste by harvesting produce directly from the fields for donation. Volunteers typically leave with a bag of veggies to take home as a thank you for their efforts!

​What Is Gleaning?

​Gleaning is simply the act of collecting excess fresh foods from farms, gardens, farmers markets, grocery stores, restaurants, state/county fairs, or any other sources in order to provide it to those in need. Source

​At Green Things Farm Collective, we collect excess produce to donate to Food Gatherers, our local food bank. Gleaners harvest veggies that are in surplus or were not harvested during a regular workday. Together we work to feed our neighbors facing hunger!

​Why Glean?

​Each year, well over 100 billion pounds of food are thrown away in the U.S. Some estimates from 2009 indicate that up to 20 percent of America’s entire food supply goes to waste. At the same time there are 49 million people, including more than 16 million children, who are at risk of going hungry. Gleaning – the practice of collecting and donating excess foods – helps simultaneously address these pressing issues. Importantly, it also gives low-income individuals access to fresh and locally grown foods that are not always available in their communities. Source

​Stop Logistics:

​This Trash Talk Tour stop involves doing physical labor outside (rain or full shine) on uneven surfaces including lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs, bending, squatting, kneeling, walking, reaching, and twisting.

​Green Things will provide the tools, training, and support you need. We encourage you to bring water and wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes you won’t mind getting dirty. There is a porta potty on site as well as potable water. 

The farm is located at 3825 Nixon Road, Ann Arbor. Park in the front grass parking lot and walk down the driving lane along the big plastic hoop house (on your left) to the south end of the large red barn. 

This event is 18+. Food Gatherers and Green Things Farm Collective and its employees will not be held liable for accident or injury. Participants agree to follow all posted and other safety information.