NEW JERSEY GLEANING WEEK
Every year, in the last full week of September, Farmers Against Hunger celebrates New Jersey's official "Gleaning Week" with a schedule full of gleaning opportunities and community engagement efforts to support our work year-round.
Gleaning Week was signed into law by the NJ State Legislature back in Jan 2016, with the passage of Joint Resolutions 93 and 94. We are immensely honored to be recognized in this manner and we join the Assemblymen in supporting their stated mission, to promote gleaning as a method of reducing food insecurity and food waste in New Jersey.
Gleaning Week was signed into law by the NJ State Legislature back in Jan 2016, with the passage of Joint Resolutions 93 and 94. We are immensely honored to be recognized in this manner and we join the Assemblymen in supporting their stated mission, to promote gleaning as a method of reducing food insecurity and food waste in New Jersey.
“Gleaning is an innovative and resourceful approach to combat hunger...By promoting gleaning and giving residents the tools they need to participate, we can help curb the trend of hunger in the United States.”
- Assemblyman Adam Taliaferro
READY TO HELP?
LEARN
When you hear a term like hunger, perhaps your mind jumps to the impoverished residents of some far-flung country, plagued by war or famine. The disconcerting truth is that hunger exists in your own neighborhood, invisible to so many of us with the privilege to ignore it. The first step to tackling any issue is to acknowledge its existence. Take the opportunity to educate yourself on the realities of hunger and food insecurity in America, and its intersection with issues like food waste, food deserts, obesity, and climate change. Start your education here.
VOLUNTEER
Whether you're gleaning produce on one of our partner farms or packing produce at our distribution center in Delran, volunteering for a few hours a week is sure to make an impact and provide a sense of purpose. Our work at Farmers Against Hunger would be impossible without our incredible volunteer base across the state, but we are always looking for more help. Learn more and join our volunteer mailing list here.
Another option: Reach out to your local food bank and offer your services! Many of these are small, volunteer-run operations, always grateful for more helping hands to repackage food items, stock shelves, cook at a soup kitchen, serve clients, or even make home deliveries. Find a hunger relief agency near you: 1, 2, 3, 4.
DONATE
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the NJ Agricultural Society and its constituent programs rely on contributions from supporters like you. If you believe in our mission and have even a small amount to spare, we hope you'll consider donating here.
When you hear a term like hunger, perhaps your mind jumps to the impoverished residents of some far-flung country, plagued by war or famine. The disconcerting truth is that hunger exists in your own neighborhood, invisible to so many of us with the privilege to ignore it. The first step to tackling any issue is to acknowledge its existence. Take the opportunity to educate yourself on the realities of hunger and food insecurity in America, and its intersection with issues like food waste, food deserts, obesity, and climate change. Start your education here.
VOLUNTEER
Whether you're gleaning produce on one of our partner farms or packing produce at our distribution center in Delran, volunteering for a few hours a week is sure to make an impact and provide a sense of purpose. Our work at Farmers Against Hunger would be impossible without our incredible volunteer base across the state, but we are always looking for more help. Learn more and join our volunteer mailing list here.
Another option: Reach out to your local food bank and offer your services! Many of these are small, volunteer-run operations, always grateful for more helping hands to repackage food items, stock shelves, cook at a soup kitchen, serve clients, or even make home deliveries. Find a hunger relief agency near you: 1, 2, 3, 4.
DONATE
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the NJ Agricultural Society and its constituent programs rely on contributions from supporters like you. If you believe in our mission and have even a small amount to spare, we hope you'll consider donating here.
Last updated: Sept, 2022