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Posted by Brian Rollins on August 19th, 2008
What: Project Glean is a partnership Compa Food Ministry has with Colorado farmers, wherein St Mark Parishioners, Knights of Columbus and their families are invited to gather ("glean") the leftover produce from their fields. Each Fall Compa and many volunteers glean good food from area farms, food that is edible, but not marketable. Each year volunteers assist in gleaning a variety of produce including cabbage, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, and peppers. The food is then brought to the Compa warehouse where storage and cooling facilities are available. Volunteers will then sort and prepare the food for distribution to 130+ community agencies, churches, and food banks, feeding more than 6,000 families each week.
When: Saturday, September 13th at 6:30am at St Mark Parking Lot
Tips- Bring enough water for yourself and your family
- Bring gloves (thorns hurt and peppers have oils that are no fun)
- Comfortable (grubby) clothes and a hat
- Sturdy (closed toe) shoes or boots