Impact of Gleaning
07.08.2026 in HopelinkAfter 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....
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Plums with a Purpose
07.08.2026 in Harvest Blog, Portland Fruit Tree Project, Gleaning, Harvest VISTAA 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....
Reflecting on My AmeriCorps VISTA Year at FISH Food Bank
22.04.2026 in Reflection, FISH, Harvest VISTA, Harvest BlogIn one year, Grace recovered 7,600+ pounds of fresh food for FISH Food Bank through gleaning, grocery rescue, and new community partnerships....
Growing Connections at the Washington Gleaners’ Conference
22.04.2026 in Washington state, Gleaning, Harvest VISTA, ReflectionFrom statewide conferences to a living toolkit, Jen's work connects Washington's 40+ gleaning organizations to share knowledge and fight hunger....
Radically Imagining a Food Secure, Waste-Free Washington (and World)
21.04.2026 in Reflection, FareStart, Washington state, Gleaning, Harvest VISTAReducing food waste and food insecurity through gleaning, redistribution partnerships, and radically reimagining local food systems in King County....
Cultivating Engagement in Washington State’s Gleaning Community
15.12.2025 in Harvest Against Hunger, Harvest VISTA, Harvest BlogLearn how Jen Roberts, AmeriCorps VISTA Member with the Washington Gleaning Network (WGN), is expanding the scale of their outreach and the efficiency of their feedback mechanisms using a blended-medium campaign. ...
Filling the Gaps: Introducing Backyard Gleaning
21.11.2025 in FISH, Harvest Against Hunger, Gleaning, Harvest VISTA, Harvest BlogLearn how Grace nurtured FISH Food Bank’s new backyard gleaning program and harvested 2,165 pounds of apples in 2025 alone! By bringing Volunteers, Homeowners and FISH together, she is redirecting food to community members and rebuilding the Kittitas Food System!...
From Farm to Fork: The WA Gleaning Network’s New Toolkit
10.09.2025 in Gleaning, Harvest VISTA, Harvest BlogJen Roberts is a VISTA member serving with Harvest Against Hunger and the Washington Gleaning Network. The network seeks to support sustainable, equitable food systems that reduce food waste and support communities statewide. Since 2023, Harvest Against Hunger has hosted an AmeriCorps VISTA member to develop...
MADF 2024 Gleaning Season: A Season of Abundance and Impact
10.12.2024 in Washington state, Making A Difference Foundation (MADF), GleaningEmily Syrjala is the AmeriCorps member serving at The Making a Difference Foundation (MADF) as the Farm to Full Bellies Gleaning & Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator in Tacoma, Washington. The main goal of her service is to increase access to fresh and appropriate produce to food-insecure...
Gleaning season in full bloom: Honey Crisp Apples, Watermelons, and more!
11.10.2024 in Blue Mountain Action Council, Washington state, GleaningMika is an AmeriCorps member serving in the Harvest VISTA Program focused on the sustainable agriculture and food programs. She is serving at the Blue Mountain Action Council as the Community Food Systems VISTA Coordinator in Walla Walla, Washington. Her service will help bring new...