Washington Gleaners Conference 2026
>>> Registration Now Open! <<<
We would love to have you join us at the Washington Gleaners Conference (WaG), March 6th from 9am-4pm in Redmond, WA. This one-day gathering brings together gleaners, partners, volunteers, and advocates from across Washington state to share challenges, practical ideas, and grow the connections that make this work possible. This year’s theme, Growing Connections, reflects our focus on strengthening the work we do as we strengthen relationships across Washington state organizations, communities, and regions.
We’ve got a great line up this year. You can expect hands-on workshops, meaningful conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others who understand the realities of gleaning and hunger relief in your Washington community. Whether you are deeply experienced or new to gleaning, this conference is designed to support learning, collaboration, and community.
We’re finishing up the agenda for this event, but keep an eye out for that in early February!
Theme: Growing Connections
Date/time: March 6, 2026 from 9am – 4pm
Location: Hopelink, Redmond: 8990 154th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Registration: $30 per person
We hope to make this event as accessible as possible, so we’ve kept registration fees low at just $30 per person. This small event will cap out at about 120 people, so get your tickets asap!
FAQ:
YES! Hopelink’s facilities include a good sized parking lot (and its FREE!). There is also (FREE) street parking available if needed.
More Questions? Please reach out to gleaning@harvestagainsthunger.org
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Why we do what we do
We know that every connection made helps keep good food moving to those who need it most and strengthens the resilient, nourishing food system we’re building together. So, this conference is part of an effort to grow the gleaning movement to improve and increase the nutritional value of food accessible to our most vulnerable community members.
Time and again we’ve proven that we are strongest when we work together and share knowledge and resources freely. Together, we are striving to build a movement that understands the importance of not just the calories provided, but the abundance of benefits that come with access to nutritious food and thriving communities.
In Washington state, 1,027,920 people are facing hunger every day, and there are many more who can’t afford to eat nutritious foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables. It is well documented that those who don’t, or can’t, eat nutritious foods are more vulnerable to serious health complications. To make matters worse, over a million tons of fresh, perfectly edible, fruits and vegetables are going to waste in our state each year.
Gleaning is the act of harvesting produce (farms, gardens, backyards, etc.) before it goes to waste and providing it to those in need.
This year, for the first time, gleaners from around the state will unite to initiate and inspire action that will build the bridge between food waste and hunger on a state-wide level. Gleaning organizations around Washington state will have the opportunity to plant and nourish seeds that can to grow into solutions to both food waste and a more equitable food system for all.