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In September 2025, volunteers rescued over 2,000 pounds of produce at a Maine farm, part of a statewide effort saving 40,000 pounds of food for pantries.
On September 18, 2025, 14 volunteers harvested over 2,000 pounds of tomatoes and peppers at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, as part of a gleaning effort by the Cumberland County Food Security Council.
The produce, rescued from being wasted, was distributed to food pantries across southern Maine.
The council’s 2025 gleaning efforts saved more than 40,000 pounds of food from 32 farms, supporting 36 pantries.
Similar groups statewide rely on volunteers to combat food insecurity amid rising grocery costs and potential SNAP cuts.
Despite the program’s impact, increased volunteer support is needed to expand reach.
En septiembre de 2025, los voluntarios rescataron más de 2,000 libras de productos en una granja de Maine, parte de un esfuerzo estatal para ahorrar 40,000 libras de comida para las despensas.