Urban Gleaners Fortify Local Food Security Amidst Rising Hunger
PermaNews Brief
Key Takeaways
Urban gleaning programs are expanding to address food waste and food insecurity in local communities.
- Volunteer gleaning rescues surplus produce from farms and markets.
- Gleaning builds community and strengthens local food systems.
- Donated food supports pantries, schools, and hunger relief.
- Programs adapt to local needs and volunteer capacity.
- Gleaning diverts waste from landfills and reduces emissions.
Why It Matters
Gleaning offers a practical solution to both food waste and food insecurity by mobilizing communities to redistribute surplus food.
What to Do Next
Research local gleaning organizations in your area and consider volunteering or donating surplus produce.
Recommended for: Individuals and communities interested in directly addressing food waste and hunger through volunteer action and local food systems.
November 18, 2025 | Source: Civil Eats | by Elena Valeriote It was too much of a good thing that brought a dozen volunteers to Wild Roots Farm in Troutdale, Oregon, on a blue-sky day in the middle of August. As the sun rose over the farm’s 1.5 acres, the volunteers began to
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