Gleaning Cherry Tomatoes in Verona, KY

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Description

We are gleaning cherry tomatoes from a farm in Verona, KY, every Monday and Thursday morning, through Sept. 15.  The work will involve standing and/or squatting along rows of trellised tomato plants in a grassy field, sorting split and marketable tomatoes, and carrying up to 10 lbs. at a time.

 

Volunteers must adhere to particular food safety guidelines per the grower's request, and must also sign a liability waiver for Soc. of St. Andrew.

In order to participate in this shift, volunteers must register at https://endhunger.org/ohio/, create a volunteer profile, then choose a shift under "Field Gleaning Kentucky".  

We are happy to vouch for volunteer hours via this site, once shift is completed.

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 99.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: We will let registered volunteers know of any changes via email the evening prior, or via phone the day of. We may work in rain, but will not work in thunder or lightning.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon close-toed shoes required; boots recommended; dress for weather; we do not share the field side address until the evening prior to the event.

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