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 used at our Mobile Community Markets to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity and 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
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.
Click here for parking and driving instructions
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
