Orlando to deliver excess farm-fresh foods to feed residents in need, reduce waste
Have you ever heard of “gleaning”?
According to the city of Orlando, it’s the act of collecting excess fresh foods from farms, gardens, farmers markets, grocers or any other sources after the areas have been commercially harvested or there was abundant leftover produce.
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On Friday, as part of National Food Waste Prevention Week, the city’s Sustainability and Resilience team and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will join volunteers from local non-profits, to deliver recently “gleaned” crops to those in need.
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The first crates of crops will be handed off to One Heart for Women and Children to be distributed to families in need, then any excess food will be delivered to 4Roots.
City officials said since 2020, the city has harvested thousands of pounds of food as part of Orlando’s Food Rescue Program.
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