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  • June Food Day
  • Seedling Sale
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Stonefield Farm History
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Impact & Financials
    • Staff & Board
    • Press & Recognition >
      • Printed Press
      • Audio/Video Press
    • Partners >
      • Partner Farms
      • Recipient Agencies
    • Funders
    • Contact Us
  • Programs
    • Food Access >
      • Gleaning
      • Agencies: Receive Produce
    • Transportation Services
    • Boston Food Hub
    • Apprenticeship
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Job Opportunities
    • Group Volunteering
    • Banana Box Collecting
    • Board Member Application
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Shop Gleaners Merch
  • Resources
    • Food Resources
    • Blog
    • News & Reports
    • 2022 Recipe Share
  • Volunteer
MAKE A GIFT

VOLUNTEER

​​Lend a hand in getting healthy food from farms to families

​Farming is unpredictable. Weather, pests, and market conditions all make growing food an imprecise science, so farmers plant extra to ensure they will have enough produce to sell and distribute throughout the year. When crops flourish, farmers often do not have the time or labor to harvest or sell everything—and end up with a surplus.

Boston Area Gleaners organizes volunteers to harvest, or glean, surplus crops, and pack them for donation to food banks, pantries, community kitchens, and other food access initiatives. The Gleaners also accept post-harvest donations of produce from farmers and food distributors. A wide network of donating farms across Eastern Massachusetts makes this work possible, including both commercial farmers and farms growing specifically for hunger relief.

Gleaning is most active from early summer through late fall (the farming season) but volunteers can help sort and pack produce throughout the winter and spring.

Wondering what it looks like to volunteer with the Gleaners, or what to bring with you on a trip? Review our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more!
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