Run Up to Gleaning Day

Receive an invite to glean a crop from the farmer

What is the quantity and perishability? Will there be someone on the farm who is able to assist?

Pencil in a date

Organise a time that is best for you and the farmer

Contact beneficiaries

Make sure they are aware of how perishable the produce is, whether it is stored at ambient temperature or refrigerated and how much storage space is needed

Organise transport logistics

How will the produce get from the farm to the beneficiary?

Equipment needed

What equipment is needed for the harvest? Do you need to purchase or borrow anything?

Confirm date with farmer and beneficiary

Calculate number of volunteers needed

Check bus/train routes and costs

Send out volunteer call out via email and social channels

Confirm volunteers and locations

Try to allocate drivers with non-driving volunteers

Create a risk assessment