An East Brunswick farm, Rutgers University and several not-for-profit groups recently came together to revive a historical tradition that helps to provide food for those in need.
The term “gleaning” refers to the practice of a farmer leaving a portion of their crop, often what is in the four corners of a field, unharvested so that it could be used to feed the poor. At Giamarese Farm, there were both Jona Gold and Golden Delicious apples left on the trees and on the ground that the volunteers picked, gathered and sorted so that the fruit could be donated to soup kitchens and food banks in the surrounding area.
Thought it was raining and chilly, those who came out to help were able to gather enough food to help a lot of people. A newsletter printing company can produce publications that help to spread the word about gleaning and how it can be used to build food security and feed the hungry,
Along with the gleaning, farmer Jim Giamarese gave a special tour of the farm to a group of preschool age children. The kids, who were part of Children of America were treated to a ride around the property in a wagon pulled by a tractor. While they rode, they had an opportunity to learn more about agriculture and the important role that it plays in the local community.
