Skagit Gleaners' mission is to address food waste and its associated impacts on the environment while building an equitable food system. Skagit Gleaners does this by rescuing surplus food and products from local businesses, farms, and community members, keeping these items out of overflowing landfills. Its vision is to empower families with programs and resources that foster a community of sustainability and resilience. Skagit Gleaners serves nearly 600 families throughout Skagit County, with nearly 30 percent of participants being migrant and/or farmworker families.

How Will Your Shopping Trip Support Skagit Gleaners?

Skagit Gleaners will utilize 5% Friday funds to support the Hand-Harvest Gleaning program to purchase tools and supplies. This summer alone, this program has saved 15,000 pounds of food that would have otherwise gone to waste. The program is growing exponentially, and additional funds would greatly help to expand its reach and reduce food waste.