Boston Area Gleaners, Inc.
Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Boston Area Gleaners, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Acton, Massachusetts, dedicated to improving regional food systems. During the growing season, it coordinates volunteer trips to nearby farms to harvest and pack surplus produce, which is then distributed to frontline agencies serving food-insecure families. By connecting farmers with community programs, the group helps reduce systemic food waste and expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Recent partnerships, such as a collaboration with MetroWest YMCA that provides weekly produce deliveries to YMCA programs, illustrate its role in expanding reach within the nonprofit food-security landscape. The organization operates with a small-to-mid-sized footprint and relies on volunteers to carry out fieldwork and distribution.