tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post3358024648606472723..comments2024-03-25T13:04:46.791-07:00Comments on My Front Porch: The Okanagan GleanersJudy http://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-61817081138940885802011-07-19T14:19:20.534-07:002011-07-19T14:19:20.534-07:00Great story and amazing idea. We have gleaning gro...Great story and amazing idea. We have gleaning groups in town. In the past I have been part of that effort, but to go so many more steps beyond the local level, I am really impressed.a woman who ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136374470040601602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-89597013896778144942011-07-18T17:22:08.845-07:002011-07-18T17:22:08.845-07:00This is the best post! Thank God for people like ...This is the best post! Thank God for people like this who see a need and have a vision of how to deal with that need. I was not aware of any programs like this. Thank you for so kindly sharing it. I do wish I lived nearby and could have my grandchildren particiate.Just a little something from Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-70237586051118687002011-07-14T20:39:00.543-07:002011-07-14T20:39:00.543-07:00How absolutely wonderful. I love that the dream ha...How absolutely wonderful. I love that the dream has allowed so many others to be part of helping in such a worthy ministry.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-22052573250850393442011-07-14T15:12:15.251-07:002011-07-14T15:12:15.251-07:00There is an organization like this in Abbotsford t...There is an organization like this in Abbotsford too, if you are interested. http://www.fvgleaners.org/Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07146835919415817002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-58131609908349848022011-07-14T10:10:06.089-07:002011-07-14T10:10:06.089-07:00I've long admired the work of the Gleaners. Li...I've long admired the work of the Gleaners. Like Pondside said, why isn't this on the front page of the newspaper.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-17706478275688177022011-07-14T10:00:22.790-07:002011-07-14T10:00:22.790-07:00PS: I blogged about the MGCC cookbook today! :)PS: I blogged about the MGCC cookbook today! :)Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-19364792801299974892011-07-14T09:59:52.202-07:002011-07-14T09:59:52.202-07:00It is wonderful work that the Okanagan Gleaners ar...It is wonderful work that the Okanagan Gleaners are doing! <br /><br />In NYC there is a service called "City Harvest" where unused produce and prepared food is rescued from all segments of the food industry including restaurants, wholesalers, greenmarkets, bakeries, caterers, hospitals and corporate cafeterias, as well as canned food drives, and then distributed to food pantries and soup kitchens to feed one million needy New Yorkers. <br />Again, some saw waste and a need, and wanted to correct that!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-2715489857064711952011-07-14T07:22:38.417-07:002011-07-14T07:22:38.417-07:00How fabulous - never heard of them before - should...How fabulous - never heard of them before - should check this out for a 'working' vacay!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079854415508985725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-31606582119391462342011-07-14T07:07:15.887-07:002011-07-14T07:07:15.887-07:00What a perfect service project...and to see the ch...What a perfect service project...and to see the children become part is so rewarding for them all.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10232992558954142820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-5394092960810063112011-07-14T06:49:50.442-07:002011-07-14T06:49:50.442-07:00Why isn't something like this on the front pag...Why isn't something like this on the front page of the Globe and Mail? What an uplifting post!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-81042978393931515532011-07-14T06:41:47.598-07:002011-07-14T06:41:47.598-07:00Great project! The concept is unique to me, but wh...Great project! The concept is unique to me, but what a wonderful idea. I used to be a gleaner picking apple drops, but the orchard owner didn't donate them, they went into apple juice and ciders to sell at his stand. I don't think we waste too much in our corner being such an impoverished one.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-51435199705994732582011-07-14T06:28:47.155-07:002011-07-14T06:28:47.155-07:00This is precious. Truly the spirit of Christ in g...This is precious. Truly the spirit of Christ in giving of yourself and food to others.Sandy aka Doris the Greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135704111702244735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-38206332506307825192011-07-14T06:25:34.146-07:002011-07-14T06:25:34.146-07:00This really is cool and amazing!This really is cool and amazing!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429786372649785047.post-47731384246050027622011-07-14T06:13:30.390-07:002011-07-14T06:13:30.390-07:00What a wonderful vision that was. What a shame tha...What a wonderful vision that was. What a shame that many other countries don't follow those precept, it could make such a difference.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.com