Join us at 21-acres Farm in Woodinville to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Security Team works with local partners to support our food rescue and access initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals.
21 Acres is a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices, serving as a living laboratory center for sustainable ways of living. Their purpose is to promote the benefits of local food systems within the context of climate challenges through their farm, community gardens, native plant nursery, education center, and more.
For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:
- The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity
- Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvest
Bringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift
Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:
Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety
Looking to get to 21 Acres on the bus from Seattle? Check out this route suggestion.
DRIVING/PARKING DIRECTIONS:
13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville, WA 98072
The 21 Acres Center is a two-story gold building located on the right-hand side of the street. Turn into the parking lot and park anywhere. There will be tents set up on the sidewalk in the parking lot for gleaning events. This is where volunteers will meet and check in.
After the Glean you are invited to enjoy the amenities of 21 acres which include:
- Visit Campus, they offer farm walks, building tours to learn about their LEED platinum certified building
- Community Events, learn more and register here: 21 Acres Classes and Events
- Farm Steward Saturdays each week from April to November-work alongside knowledgeable 21 acres staff on a variety of seasonal restoration and farm projects that build soil health and climate resilience.
- Shop the Farm Market! 21 Acres Farm Market
