Monadnock Region Gleaning programs

Gleaning is the act of collecting leftover crops from farmers' fields after they have been commercially harvested or on fields where it is not economically profitable to harvest. Check out the Monadnock Region’s gleaning programs, bringing the harvest to local pantries.

Both programs are part of New Hampshire Gleans - an initiative that works alongside organizations across the state to broaden the awareness and impact of gleaning on addressing food insecurity in our state.

 

The Community Kitchen’s
Gleaning program

The Community Kitchen’s program has partnerships with around a dozen farms and community gardens throughout Cheshire County. The food collected through field gleans goes directly to community members who need it most through The Community Kitchen’s Pantry and Hot Meals programs.

In 2022, 22,528 lbs. of food were gleaned, which is significantly smaller than past years. We are hoping to see an increase in this number with the help of Antioch interns.

Hillsborough gleaning

Hillsborough Gleaning is part of the Hillsborough Conservation District and gleans from dozens of farms and community gardens throughout Hillsborough County.