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 Operations and Support team at Boston Area Gleaners, Inc. plays a crucial role in coordinating logistics and resources to ensure efficient gleaning activities. This team oversees partnerships with local farms and hunger relief agencies, manages volunteer mobilization, and develops strategic outreach initiatives. Additionally, they handle administrative tasks including grant writing, financial oversight, and human resources to support the organization's mission of reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity in the community.

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