Alice Meets the Farm
07.08.2026 in Vashon Maury Island Community Food BankHear how Alice came to serve with the Kitsap Conservation District and how her first day went!...
Harvest VISTA Tag
My Sweet Start: 2160 lbs of Blueberries and the Power of First Impressions.
07.08.2026 in Kitsap HarvestBeginning 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
07.08.2026 in Harvest Blog, HopelinkLearn how Grant gleaned with Hopelink on his first day and what he learned from the experience!...
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....
Plums with a Purpose
07.08.2026 in Harvest Blog, Harvest VISTA, Gleaning, Portland Fruit Tree ProjectA 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....
Pressed for Time
03.08.2026 in Portland Fruit Tree Project, Harvest VISTA, GleaningJuggling 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....
The Necessity of Partnerships in the Food Systems Space
03.08.2026 in Harvest Blog, Harvest VISTA, Gleaning, FareStartSydney at FareStart strengthened food donation partnerships across protein sourcing, fundraising, gleaning, and redistribution, delivering 486 pounds of produce to local food banks while discovering a passion for partnership management....
Onboarding: Adaptability Required
03.08.2026 in Reflection, Harvest VISTA, Pierce Conservation DistrictRead how Phoenix, our new VISTA Member with Harvest Pierce County, overcame onboarding setbacks by adapting training, co-facilitating farm education, and leading a produce harvest—gaining hands-on community insight and resilience....
Building the Ship as I Sail
21.04.2026 in Harvest VISTA, Portland Fruit Tree Project, Reflection, Harvest BlogWith only four hours of overlap, one VISTA built a comprehensive guidebook to set every future member up for success....