FIGHTING HUNGER!
SUPPORTING THE CORNISH COMMUNITY AND BEYOND...
Gleaning Cornwall has been set up to help feed those in poverty at a time when numbers of people struggling to put food on the table have rocketed, minimise waste and reconnect people with the land. Launched by Regenerative Food and Farming CIC, Gleaning Cornwall harvests surplus food and delivers it to food banks, community kitchens, community larders and cupboards. Produce is donated free of charge on the agreement that it is free to the end user. In doing so they are bringing an age-old practice to avoid waste into the 21st century.
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Lynne – Volunteer charitable food organisation, Mid Cornwall Jan 2025 ‘Now that 2024 is well and truly behind us, let me tell you the reality of Christmas here in Cornwall. The struggling...
Holly Whitelaw – Founder of Gleaning Cornwall Through our work we have learnt a great deal about the stresses facing the hard-working people that feed us and how difficult it is to make fruit and veg...
Holly Whitelaw – founder of Gleaning Cornwall One of the problems Gleaning Cornwall is helping to address, is food waste. Though the majority of food waste comes from our homes, a large proportion...
I am so glad that have been able to be a Gleaning volunteer. I really wanted to do something that would mave a difference but also something that would give me a chance to meet up with others who were...
Thanks to farmers across Cornwall, teams of volunteers have been out in all weathers, cutting and filling crates with surplus veg throughout the winter. But where does that veg go and what impact does...
The number of organisations feeding people in need and the rise in working people who are now homeless, living in shelters, vehicles, sofa surfing and even on the street, is escalating at pace and a...
By Karen Ross, Cornwall Gleaning coordinator We are delighted to have received an award in the Circular Economy category at the prestigious ceremony held at the Royal Cornwall Museum The helping hands...
The Gleaning Cornwall network supplies fruit and vegetables to around 100 charities, organisations and volunteer groups who are working hard to ensure those facing food poverty don’t go hungry...
Thanks to everyone for coming together to get the Gleaning team in 4 wheel drive. We did it! The first 4×4 has been purchased and is now hard at work. This 4×4 vehicle will enable Gleaning Cornwall to...
Wow, what an amazing bunch of volunteers we have! Watch and enjoy our Gleaning Flashmob in fields across the county as they dance to Irene Cara – Flashdance What A Feeling. With just 2 weeks to go we...
Holly Whitelaw – Founder of Gleaning Cornwall One of the problems Gleaning Cornwall is helping to address, is food waste. Farmers, through no fault of their own, often can’t harvest all their...
According to The Big Issue, the UK’s rate of food poverty is among the worst in Europe. Despite being the sixth richest country in the world, millions are struggling to access the food they need. The...
The number of organisations feeding people in need and the rise in working people who are now homeless, living in shelters, vehicles, sofa surfing and even on the street, is escalating at pace and a...
Pip – Volunteer with Gleaning Cornwall In our village church we have a “Give and take shelf” where, since Covid times, people have left donated food items for others in need to take...
David – Volunteer with Gleaning Cornwall I first heard of the Gleaners through my late wife. She was a committed environmentalist. Sadly she was not well enough to join herself. On her passing I...
Hilda – Volunteer with Gleaning Cornwall I have always foraged and gleaned but walking about the countryside I was both puzzled and horrified by the amount of agricultural wastage: occasionally...
Sally – Volunteer with Gleaning Cornwall I heard about gleaning through a friend and thought I’d give it a go. My first glean was organic cauliflowers. I was absolutely astounded at the amount...
Jenni J – volunteer with Gleaning Cornwall I heard about Cornwall Gleaning from a neighbour. Love that I am doing something that is combating food waste and helping to feed people. Fresh...
By Teresa, Gleaning Logistics Poverty in Cornwall is escalating at a rapid rate. The divide between rich and poor is one of the highest in the country. Hidden among the glamour of this sought after...
Jenni Duncan – Coordinator for Mid and West Cornwall Hi I’m Jeni and I joined the gleaning network in September 2021 after discovering an advert for the role of area coordinator on Social Media...
March 2023 Volunteer at recipient organisation ‘I could write a book on all the different reasons that people turn up for help but this just scratches the surface. Without the gleaner’s help we...
Our volunteers have been hard at work gleening fruit and veg across mid and west Cornwall but we need to grow our team. So far this year we have rescued over 35 tons of produce that ordinarily would...
Following a successful crowdfunder we are humbled by the generosity of our supporters and would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated during December 2021 to help us raise funds. We...
Gleaning Cornwall is in need of 2 suitable 4×4 vehicles to aid us in gleaning ever increasing amounts of veg from local farm fields. Our Crowdfunder is now live, read more about it here or hit the...
Instagram posts
What a wonderful way to spend a Monday morning. With blue skies and occasional showers we were treated to the delights of a 30year old orchard full of Cornish variety apples. And wow, there some beauties. Its not all mud and brassicas, especially at the moment whilst we are lucky enough to be invited to some stunning Cornish gardens. With much gratitude to the team at #tresillianhouse not only for the apples but for the peak into the walled garden, shared with such a passion, knowledge and commitment.#applesofinstagram #orchards #community #foodpovertyawareness #nutrition #volunteeringopportunities #teamwork #gleaning #cornwalllife
3 weeks ago
🚘🚛🛻Come and join our team of volunteer drivers. As we continue to expand we are looking to recruit new helpers to drive routes within Cornwall. Please check out the link in the ➡️biog and see how you can be part of our growing community #gleaning #community #drivinghero #volunteer#cornwallfood #help #surplusfood #foodpovertyawareness #grattitude
4 weeks ago
We need your help!
Did you know that in just 2 hours you could help harvest enough savoys to service food banks and community groups across Cornwall and Devon?
Well thats the truth of it. So why not come and join a small team of volunteers this Monday from 12.30. We provide any equipment needed and refreshments for apres glean!
DM for details.
🥬🙏🥬See you on the field#bankholidayweekend☀️ #communitysupport #cornwalluk #manaccan #savoycabbage #nutrition #helpinghands #feelgood #supportyourcommunity #grattitudeattitude #gleaning
1 month ago
What a day! Storm Floris may not have battered Cornwall but we certainly had the persistent rain…. That is until we headed out to the fields of Baldu to harvest the remnants of a broccoli crop. Netting an awesome bounty of 87 crates…. And a rogue Kale! Well done team Gleaning Cornwall, and Thank you to Simon Whear for donating the left over produce. Tiny but perfect. #broccoli#freshveg#nutrition#surplus #gleaning #fieldworkers #foodwasterecycling #feedingthoseinneed #cornwalluk #outdoors #sunshineaftertherain
2 months ago
Off to recce this pointy cabbage patch. Loving the summertime gleans and bonus flowery field finds#summer2025 #gleaning #cornwall #cornwallfarmers #fieldtoplate #foodpovertyawareness #cornishlife #communitysupport
2 months ago
Talk about a glean with a view! Gorgeous summer morning harvesting broccoli down West penwith this week. Hunting small but tasty produce from this scenic spot. Then gathering courgettes from nearby fields, these along with spuds and cauliflower making a massive 4 veg glean for the team at Gleaning Cornwall this week. All made possible by the power of our wonderful volunteers and generous and supportive farming community #community #farming #cornwalluk #volunteer #broccoli #courgettes #nutrition #foodpovertyawareness
3 months ago
What a great opportunity to meet with Ladies that brunch at the Penventon hotel this morning. We chatted all things Gleaning and how to join our team. You were all so very generous and the whip round totalled £178.00. So, A Huge Thank you for your generosity and support. We hope to see some of you in the field soon. 🥬🥔🍎🧅#communitysupport #networking #ladiesthatbrunch #localsupport #helpinghands #volunteeringmatters #redruth #farming #cornwalluk #gleaning
4 months ago
An exciting opportunity to meet the gleaning Cornwall team, and find out about all the great work we do within your local community. With beautifully crafted music from the talented Michaela Smith and the kitchen band, and the premiere of our latest gleaning short film. With @beatsandrootscafe next door for delicious food, what are you waiting for…. Ticket link in biog to support this amazing event and fantastic network #gleaning #supportingcommunity #music #foodsecurity #surplusfood #volunteering #foodpovertyawareness #cornwall #nutrition
4 months ago
Wow look at the beautiful flowers we found in the cabbage patch today. They made everyone extra happy with their smiley yellow blooms. We have such enriching times out gleaning. Why not come along and experience some of that joy#gleaning #joyfulness #volunteeringopportunities #cornwalluk #foodwasteprevention #community #grattitude
4 months ago
Every days a fun day out with Gleaning Cornwall . What better way to iron out those harvesting backs than with a shimmy & shake, hailing the spring greens! Must be something in the air.#volunteer #fun #activities #gleaning #communityfirst #funinafield #harvest #joy #friendships #sunnydays #grattitude #cornwalluk
5 months ago
Thank you to Katie and the team at #heligangardens for inviting us. We really enjoyed hearing about the productive gardens. How lovingly your teams have restored the stunning walled garden, the produce you grow and how, how neat everything is. It was really inspiring to see so much growth, and a pleasure to share stories of what we do at #gleaningcornwall . Our volunteers were in awe of the gardens as we wandered through exotic plantings and enjoyed the explosive colours of the rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias. We look forward to returning later in the year, gleaning some produce and sharing growing tips.
#gardens #cornwall #volunteeringisfun #daysout #springtime #collaboration #gleaning #walkingaround #joy #grattitude
6 months ago
Super springy kale glean this week. What a fab superfood this is. This one is an easy pick, no bending down and no equipment needed to harvest these beauties.#nutrition #riviera.produce#kale #superfood #nutritiousanddelicious #greens #volunteering#gleaning #foodpoverty #helpinghands ##cornwall
6 months ago
Come a join us this Sunday from 10-12 on a parsnip pick! This is a family friendly glean to collect parsnips missed by the harvester. Helping us is helping others in our community, so please do come along. The glean is in Sennen, and wellies are essential whatever the weather.
Please DM for exact location.
See you there!#parsnips#freshveg#nutrition #foodpovertyawareness #community#sennen #helpinghands
7 months ago
Wow what a BUMPER WEEK!
With HUGE THANKS to our super supportive farming community @riviera.produce for scrumptious cauliflower @collinscornishpotatoes for smashing spuds and Brew farm Sennen for perfect parsnips. Working collaborations with local producers enables us to support those in food poverty across Cornwall, and beyond#community #cornwallfarmers #supportivecommunity #gleaning #freshproduce #nourishment #helpinghands
7 months ago
https://youtu.be/u7mlF3eM4cE Check out this fab little video made with #transformationcornwall on a sunny day out gleaning last year. And if you like to help us keep on doing what we do best then please do support our crowdfunder link in biog and QR Code at the end of the video🌈🙏🥬🍏🍅🫛🥦🥒🧅🥔#foodpovertyuk #cornwalllife #supportingcommunity #crowdfund #farminguk #gleaningnetworkuk #volunteer#grattitude
7 months ago
What a joyful time of year is parsnip harvest. Ooh how we love those sweet white roots. Today, with a small team of volunteers we picked up, dug up and wrangled with enough of these beauties to send out across the county and beyond. Thanks to the Semmens family @Brew Farm, down West.
#parsnips #gleaning #community #volunteering #sunshine #sennencove #cornwall#feedingthehungry #localproducers #grattitude
7 months ago
