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Washington Gleaning Network

The Washington Gleaning Network is a network of gleaning organizations throughout Washington state who are working to grow the local gleaning movement. Together, we are stronger as we work to support the great work that gleaners do, and ultimately get more fresh local food into the hands of those who need it most.

In July 2024 we had the opportunity to glean from the small farm, 21 Acres in Woodinville WA. More than 25 pounds of blueberries were harvested in conjunction with Harvest Against Hunger, PCC markets, Seattle Farmers Markets and Teen Feed.
In July 2024 we had the opportunity to glean from the small farm, 21 Acres in Woodinville WA. More than 25 pounds of blueberries were harvested in conjunction with Harvest Against Hunger, PCC markets, Seattle Farmers Markets and Teen Feed.
On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, more than 20 people gathered in Bellingham, WA to pick blueberries for hunger relief alongside the Washington Gleaning Network and in partnership with Christ the King (CTK) Food Share & Farm.
On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, more than 20 people gathered in Bellingham, WA to pick blueberries for hunger relief alongside the Washington Gleaning Network and in partnership with Christ the King (CTK) Food Share & Farm.
This collaborative glean was organized by Hopelink at Food Bank Farm in Snohomish, WA in August 2024. More than 2,000 pounds of corn was harvested in collaboration with 5 organizations including Hopelink, Ballard Food Bank, Harvest Against Hunger, Foundation for Edmonds School District and the Lake Forest Park Rotary club.
This collaborative glean was organized by Hopelink at Food Bank Farm in Snohomish, WA in August 2024. More than 2,000 pounds of corn was harvested in collaboration with 5 organizations including Hopelink, Ballard Food Bank, Harvest Against Hunger, Foundation for Edmonds School District and the Lake Forest Park Rotary club.
In September 2024, UVMEND (Leavenworth, WA) hosted the Roma tomato glean. A farmer practicing growing for Heinz ketchup donated 5 acres to hunger relief!
In September 2024, UVMEND (Leavenworth, WA) hosted the Roma tomato glean. A farmer practicing growing for Heinz ketchup donated 5 acres to hunger relief!
7-26-25 Bow Blueberry Glean (Facebook Post) (1)
In total, the day’s efforts yielded an impressive 150 pounds of blueberries, with 9 volunteers lending their time and energy. Skagit Gleaners coordinated the event alongside 5 participating organizations: U-District Food Bank, Community Action Skagit, CTK Farm and Food Share and, of course, the Washington Gleaning Network. Together these organizations represent at least 10 food banks, proving that a strong network of support exists within the Skagit community and Washington state.
September Blueberry Glean
Thanks to Food Bank Farm, Hopelink & everyone who came out to support hunger relief and pick blueberries at this event! What a beautiful event it was, with an excellent turn out with more than 60 people harvesting around 200 pounds of blueberries! There were so many great folks in attendance from church groups to food banks to local rotarians.
An equitable, sustainable and interconnected food system where no food is wasted and all communities thrive.
An equitable, sustainable and interconnected food system where no food is wasted and all communities thrive.
Washington Gleaning Conference 2026
More than 22 organizations from all over WA state came together to grow connections with the first Washington Gleaning Conference 2026!
Oxbow Radish Glean 2026
Over 400 pounds of radishes gleaned on farm in June 2026 in collaboration with 6 organizations throughout WA state.
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Gleaning events:

🫐 The Big Blueberry Glean 🫐

Join us on Wednesday August 5th 2026 from 10am to 12pm to glean juicy WA state blueberries for your organization in Bow, WA.

Whether you’re a seasoned gleaner or picking for the first time, this is a great chance to get outside (touch grass!), connect with others who care about reducing food waste, and bring fresh local blueberries back to the people and organizations you serve. Come ready to pick and bring a friend!

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Meetings

More coming soon… Meanwhile click the button below to access our meeting archive YouTube playlist!
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Resources

We’re excited to announce that the WGN Gleaner Supplies Program is now open for applications for this year. Whether you’re stocking up for the season ahead or topping up what you already have, this program can help your organization purchase the supplies that keep your gleaning work running.

Approved organizations can be reimbursed for up to $2,500 for gleaning and harvest supplies (things like collapsible crates, bags, picking poles, gloves, and similar items).

Click the button below for more details and to apply.

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Gleaner Supplies Program FY 26-27
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This Gleaning Network Toolkit is a comprehensive guide developed by an Americorps Harvest VISTA for communities looking to build or strengthen their gleaning movement. Based on the work of the Washington Gleaning Network, it provides practical steps, resources, and real-world examples on assessment, outreach, sustainability, and more, for how we did this work.

Gleaning Resources

Please have a look through our accumulation of a variety of gleaning resources from templates to legal issues to guidebooks. 

Funding Resources

Check out this section for a list of funding sources ranging from grant search sites to funding initiatives and related articles.

Advocacy Resources

Check out these resources on advocacy to learn more about creating positive change in regulation and policy.

Our Network touches these organizations across WA state. See the interactive map below.

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