Stacey, FAH’s Program Director, guiding volunteers on Monday’s gleaning at Giamarese Farm
Autumn is in the air, and with it comes Gleaning Week for Farmers Against Hunger! This annual celebration shines a spotlight on the crucial work of rescuing surplus crops to provide fresh produce to families in need. The week kicked off with an apple gleaning at Giamarese Farms, honoring partnerships with local farmers like Jim Giamarese, a founding member of Farmers Against Hunger. Farmers like Jim are the backbone of this effort, helping to fight hunger across the state.
Gleaning Week was officially signed into law in 2016 by the New Jersey State Legislature, establishing the last week of September as a time to promote gleaning as a way to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity. The legislation encourages residents to get involved and help bridge the gap between excess food and those who need it most.
The week consists of visits to local farms such as Giamarese Farm & Orchard, Specca Farms, and Buzby Farm, where volunteers gather fresh produce to distribute to hunger relief agencies across New Jersey.
Gleaning Week was officially signed into law in 2016 by the New Jersey State Legislature, establishing the last week of September as a time to promote gleaning as a way to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity. The legislation encourages residents to get involved and help bridge the gap between excess food and those who need it most.
The week consists of visits to local farms such as Giamarese Farm & Orchard, Specca Farms, and Buzby Farm, where volunteers gather fresh produce to distribute to hunger relief agencies across New Jersey.
How Can You Help?
Volunteer
Sign up for one of our gleaning events or help at our Delran center.
Donate
Support our mission to provide fresh, nutritious food to families across New Jersey. Donate Now
Share
Spread the word by sharing your gleaning stories and tagging us with #GleaningWeek2024 to inspire others!
Volunteer
Sign up for one of our gleaning events or help at our Delran center.
Donate
Support our mission to provide fresh, nutritious food to families across New Jersey. Donate Now
Share
Spread the word by sharing your gleaning stories and tagging us with #GleaningWeek2024 to inspire others!