Clark County Food Bank exists to “alleviate hunger and its root causes.” Our Farming and Gleaning Program helps us with that mission by increasing the amount of fresh, nutritious, locally grown food that we distribute through our partner agencies; localizing the source of our emergency food supply; and engaging and educating the community through volunteer opportunities.
Farming
In 2009, Clark County Food Bank increased its commitment to providing fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables by growing their own! Over 11 miles of carrots were planted at the 78th Street Heritage Farm and a 2-acre vegetable garden was planted by Churches in Partnership.
With the help of countless dedicated volunteers and Larch Corrections Center labor, a 10-acre plot at Heritage Farm produces over 70,000 pounds of vegetables for Clark County Food Bank each year.
Gleaning
Gleaning is when a crew of volunteers harvests unmarketable or extra produce at a local farm or helps out a community member in their efforts to grow food for the food bank.
The Clark County Food Bank gleaning program began in 2012–with the help of 90 enlisted volunteers, 20 growers, 12 donors, and 9 gleaning events. We would love to expand our connection to Clark County’s incredible farming community.
We currently do not have the programming in place to assist with community gleaning efforts but we are happy to help you find a solution in donating your abundance!
DONATE FROM YOUR garden or FARM
Do you grow food in Clark County and want to donate some of your crops? Come drop off any of your homegrown produce at Clark County Food Bank.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Our Farming & Gleaning Program has many opportunities to serve your community. Explore all the different ways to volunteer on the farming volunteer page!