Over 1,000 lbs. of Food Collected During Annual Garden Plots Gleaning Event

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

On Monday, October 20, 35 volunteers gathered at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, located at 811 South West Street, to glean any remaining vegetables following the closure of the seasonal garden plots for the year. Gleaning is the act of collecting excess fresh food from farms, gardens and other sources in order to provide it for those in need. 1,681 lbs. was donated throughout the season, and an additional 1,011 lbs. was collected during the Garden Plots Gleaning Day. A total of 2,692 lbs. of produce was donated to Loaves & Fishes Community Services in 2025, which is 500 lbs. more than in 2024.