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Farmers Sign Up
Register your farm, list available crops, and set dates when youth groups can visit to glean leftover harvest.
Harvest Together, Nourish Communities
Glean America connects farmers, youth groups, and food banks to rescue surplus crops, fight hunger, and nourish communities.
Our Mission
Bridging the Gap Between Farm and Family
Across America, 35% of food goes unharvested while 34 million people face hunger. Glean America bridges this gap by connecting farmers with surplus crops to youth groups eager to serve, and food banks ready to distribute. Together, we're turning waste into meals — one field at a time.
35%
Food Unharvested
34M
Facing Hunger
$0
Cost to Join
How It Works
Four simple steps to turn surplus into meals
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Youth Groups Search
Browse nearby farms, filter by crop type and distance, and request a gleaning visit that fits your schedule.
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Food Banks Connect
Food banks and pantries register to receive fresh produce. Match with nearby farms and groups for regular deliveries.
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Glean & Give
Groups harvest surplus crops. Fresh produce goes directly to food banks. Farmers receive tax documentation. Everyone wins.
The Gleaning Ecosystem
Three partners, one mission: fresh food for every family
Farmers
Donate surplus crops & earn tax deductions
Surplus Crops
Youth Groups
Harvest, learn & serve their community
Fresh Harvest
Food Banks
Distribute fresh produce to families in need
For every dollar invested in gleaning, $10 worth of fresh produce reaches families in need.
Why Gleaning Matters
Every year, billions of pounds of perfectly good food are left unharvested in American fields. Gleaning changes that.
40%
of food in America goes to waste each year
$408 Billion
in food is wasted annually
34 Million
Americans face food insecurity
What's Lost
Surplus crops left in fields after commercial harvest. Perfectly good food — wasted because it costs more to pick than to leave behind.
What's Gained
- Meals for families in need
- Tax savings for farmers
- Life skills for youth
- Stronger communities
“Gleaning is the simplest way to turn waste into meals. No processing, no shipping — just fresh food, straight from the field to families who need it.”
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you're a farmer with surplus crops, a youth group looking to serve, or a food bank feeding families — Glean America connects you to what matters.