New England Public Media | By Jill Kaufman
Published November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM EST
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:
Food banks around the U.S. have been shoring up as more people are showing up. There is a need for fresh food. Crops can come from several sources, including after a farmer’s harvest. That’s called gleaning – the practice of collecting excess crops. As New England Public Media’s Jill Kaufman reports, this is a source of tons of fresh food that would otherwise go to waste.
SARAH BLUESTEIN: I’m Sarah. I’m the community gleaning coordinator for Rachel’s Table. Welcome to your first glean if this is your first glean.