Gleaning group gives £1m of produce to food banks

Gleaning Cornwall has given £1m worth of produce to food banks through a volunteer-led effort to reduce food waste on farms.

Volunteers tackle farm food waste

The group relies on volunteers to gather produce that would otherwise contribute to food waste on farms. Its work connects agricultural production with food banks, directing food to people who need it.

A practical role for gleaning

The £1m value of produce supplied to food banks highlights the scale of Gleaning Cornwall’s contribution. The initiative combines volunteer participation with efforts to make better use of farm produce.

Gleaning Cornwall’s model puts volunteers at the centre of reducing food waste while supporting food banks with donated produce.