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MAINE GLEANING WEEK 2019

October 9th-16th

Maine Gleaning Week is an annual event organized by members of the Maine Gleaning Network, a coalition of groups and organizations across the state working with local farms to collect surplus produce and distribute it to people experiencing food insecurity. This year, Gleaning Week events will focus on community building and celebrating the vital role of volunteers in this effort. 

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Follow our events on Facebook and Instagram: 

@mainegleaningnetwork  #mainegleaningweek

Wednesday 10/9
  • Gleaning at Six River Farm in Bowdoinham - SIGN UP
  • Gleaning at Growing to Give in Brunswick - SIGN UP
  • Produce distribution in Ellsworth - SIGN UP
    • Learn how gleaned produce makes its way into the community​! 
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Thursday 10/10
  • Gleaning at Goranson Farm in Dresden - SIGN UP
  • Portland Arts & Technology High School students are gleaning at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport
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Friday 10/11
  • Gleaning at Growing to Give in Brunswick - SIGN UP
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Saturday 10/12
  • Information table at Citizen Involvement Fair in Bath - LEARN MORE
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Monday 10/14
  • Gleaning at Growing to Give in Brunswick - SIGN UP
  • Gleaning at Chirp Creek Farm in Lisbon - SIGN UP
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Tuesday 10/15
  • Gleaning at Beech Hill Farm on MDI - SIGN UP
  • Apple glean in Sedgwick in the afternoon - SIGN UP
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Wednesday 10/16 - WORLD FOOD DAY​
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BONUS EVENTS:

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Thursday 10/17
  • "Sharing Table" set-up at the Coastal Health Center in Ellsworth - SIGN UP
  • "Sharing Table" set-up at the Bucksport Regional Health Center - SIGN UP
  • Information table at the Waterville Farmers Market, PLUS a kid-friendly scavenger hunt and chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the farmers market! LEARN MORE
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Saturday 10/19
  • Potluck Celebration in Greene - LEARN MORE​
  • Apple Pressing at the Peninsula Harvest Festival in Blue Hill from 11-3 at Mainescape Garden Shop - LEARN MORE
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