Boston Area Gleaners is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to supporting an equitable, just, and sustainable local food system. By working closely with farmers, volunteers, and hunger relief agencies, we work to power a supply chain from farms to those in need, reduce food waste, and promote long-term farm sustainability. 

Since our founding in 2004, we remain the region's only on-farm gleaning organization, and are uniquely poised to bridge a critical gap in our food system—between the more than 30% of crops that go unharvested in farmers' fields and the 1 in 7 Massachusetts residents (including 1 in 5 households with children) that are food-insecure.

Throughout the growing season, we organize volunteer trips to local farms to harvest and pack high-quality fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be plowed under—and distribute that food to frontline agencies serving food-insecure families.

Boston Area Gleaners, Inc.

Usha Thakrar

Alyssa Ciolfi

Matt Crawford

Jess Rivers

Courtney Mussell

Dylan Frazier

Tim Offei-Addo

The Food Safety and Operations team at Boston Area Gleaners, Inc. ensures the integrity and safety of food collected from farms. They oversee packing processes, maintain compliance with food safety regulations, and manage the logistics of transporting gleaned produce to hunger relief partners. By coordinating volunteer activities and streamlining operations, this team plays a vital role in reducing food waste and enhancing access to nutritious food for food-insecure families in the community.

Food Safety and Operations

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Operations and Support