Alice Meets the Farm
August 7, 2026
Hear how Alice came to serve with the Kitsap Conservation District and how her first day went!
Stories from Harvest VISTA
My Sweet Start: 2160 lbs of Blueberries and the Power of First Impressions.
August 7, 2026
Beginning service with Kitsap Harvest, Shyia embraced a mission to expand food access into North Kitsap County, starting by donating blueberries to a tribal food bank and reducing barriers like transportation for communities in need.
Gleaning with Glee
August 7, 2026
Learn how Grant gleaned with Hopelink on his first day and what he learned from the experience!
Impact of Gleaning
August 7, 2026
After her first-day glean at Oxbow Farm yielded 327 pounds of fresh produce, Katie was even able to see how access to fresh produce changed how a the next generation perceives its food.
A Summer with City Fruit… Just the Beginning!
August 7, 2026
See how Gwen has stepped into her new role at City Fruit and jumped right into harvesting a WA State staple: cherries!
Plums with a Purpose
August 7, 2026
A June plum harvest in Vancouver, WA shows how HAH and PFTP volunteers turn backyard abundance into community nourishment, proving that a few hours of shared effort can meaningfully reduce food waste and strengthen local food systems.
Week one: plums, weeds, apple butter, oh my!
August 3, 2026
Check out a Summer Associate’s first week! It involved hands-on orchard work, fruit preservation and harvesting 200+ pounds of plums with longtime volunteers.
Public Service Outside of the University
August 3, 2026
Read Kenny’s take on his Summer experience with FareStart where he’s unbound by academic deliverables, gaining ground-level community connection through farm visits and produce distribution that will shape their future as a lawyer.
What the Strawberries Taught Me
August 3, 2026
See how Crystal’s understanding of food insecurity was changed by a strawberry picker’s simple act of compassion.
Pressed for Time
August 3, 2026
Juggling overwhelming personal and professional demands, Kianna embraces triage and tenacity, finding meaning in fruit-harvesting work after a grateful community member shared its lasting impact.
June is for Networking
August 3, 2026
Grace toured food aid organizations across Washington in June, gleaning at Oxbow Farm, touring North Helpline’s distribution site, and connecting with Hopesource and UV Mend to strengthen regional gleaning partnerships.