Avon Gleaning Network

Harvest and redistribution of surplus farm produce around Avon to feed those who need it, while getting people onto the land. Join us in the fields!

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

LUSH GREENS is the name, Lush Greens is the game. Great to be back out with a bit of sunshine. Kale, Beets and Chard harvested and rehomed to @Thematthewtree, @Avonmouth CC and @Family_Action Bristol Food Clubs #gleaning #farming #Bristol

[Mary Louise Ryder @maryder93]

It was great to work with @RapidTransition on this blog, massive thanks for the opportunity to share the work of @BristolGleaning and our efforts to reduce food waste

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

Thank you @RapidTransition! Thanks for drawing attention to our efforts to redistribute surplus food and prevent food waste.

Find out what gleaning is, why we do it and some things we have learned along the way...

[Rapid Transition Alliance @RapidTransition]

#FoodWaste is a global problem and tackling it will be essential for a #RapidTransition towards a sustainable food system 🌽

Our newest blog features @BristolGleaning and their fight for ensuring that crops are not wasted. 👇
https://t.co/0WZfjyvvYz

But what is gleaning? (1/🧵)

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

We're looking forward speaking on @RadioBathDAB - tune it at 3.30 to catch Nick on the important role GLEANING plays in a more sustainable and less wasteful food system🍎

[Annabel Hosford @annabel_hos]

5 days left to donate! 🥕

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

This is the LAST WEEK to support the Bristol Local Food Fund in their crowdfunder to support community food projects in #Bristol!!! Get donating Bristol #bitebackbetter

https://t.co/Sc7NZEvdB0

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

What an amazing Glean Team! A special shout out to Ali the unstoppable wheelbarrower!

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

Around 14.5 million edible pumpkins go to waste each year in the UK alone - a scary Halloween story! Thank you @FarringtonsShop for inviting us to harvest & redistribute over a tonne - providing fresh healthy food to many food projects across the South West.

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

In partnership with @CropDropBanes and Fi from Midsomer Norton Food Coop! #Gleaning #Halloween #Foodwaste #Farming

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

This is really important work! Understanding the pressures and challenges on growers and workers in the UK food system @TCFarm @BristolProduce @LeighCourtFarm

[Dr Lydia Medland @Lydyact]

Survey opens for growers and workers who produce fruit and veg https://t.co/TFoZyVW7Hn via @BristolUni

Why is it different? Because it considers the experiences of growers & workers *together*

@hortweek @BylinesEast @DanSaladinoUK @riversideros

▶️ https://t.co/FqYBoeUzH7

[Bristol Local Food Fund @BristolFoodFund]

Check out @BristolGleaning, harvesting #surplus fruit and veg from local farms!

Food which would have gone to #waste is redistributed to other amazing projects around Bristol

Community food projects fight food insecurity donate to our crowdfunder today: https://t.co/3e3OdA8zEl

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

SCRUMPING is a word we use for the gleaning of apples, especially ones from the floor that are perfectly good to eat, juice or ferment into cider! Get int touch if you have any surplus or see any unloved trees. #scrumping #gleaning #bristol #bitebackbetter

[Charmaine Gleaner @CharmaineGlean]

Lovely morning out gleaning with amazing #community volunteers and the @felixprojectuk team. We rescued 500kg potatoes and 320kg cabbages. The produce will be distributed to make meals for those who are disadvantaged/in need..
#kentgleaners #foodwasteheroes #communityspirit

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

BOLTING is a word used when veg plants are going to seed. It’s a common source of surplus veg for us to #glean as the veg is past its best. 40kg of #fennel from @TCFarm was rehomed to @thematthewtree and other amazing places. #bristol #bitebackbetter #vegontheedge

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

What a morning to pick some plums! 👩‍🌾 Thanks Jack for having us on your allotment and donating 15kilos of plums to BASE and Roses for their food boxes this afternoon. #gleaning #plums #fruit #organic #BiteBackBetter

[Foodrise @wearefoodrise]

Every year an estimated 2.5 billion tonnes of food goes to waste. This mountain of food waste contributes around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The UK government is drafting a law that could drastically cut food waste.

Tell them to act now: https://t.co/pDJMK2jepp

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

Amazing to see @feedbackorg, @TCFarm and Strode Valley Organics on @BBCCountryfile tonight! #Gleaning #Farming #organic #nodig #community

https://t.co/PgwuVlVAMG

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

We’re all set for our Field to Fork event at @LoveValleyFest with these tasty veggies gleaned from the @TCFarm this morning! Cant wait to try some tasty food cooked by @foodcyclebriz!!

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

Join us at @LoveValleyFest this weekend on the @TCFarm fields!

Find out about the role gleaning plays in farming, food waste and food sovereignty AND try some delicious food that we'll be cooking using fresh veg gleaned that morning🥕

We can't wait!
https://t.co/h8baILL3kH

[Avon Gleaning Network @AvonGleaning]

It is hot out there! Summer is finally here and gleaning season will soon be in full swing - We saved 63 kilos of kale on Friday at Lush Greens.
This fresh produce found homes at BASE & Roses, @family_action , and Baraka Community Café
#BiteBackBetter #gleaning #farming #Bristol