gleaning

Gleaning is the practice of collecting leftover crops from fields after they have been commercially harvested. It often involves volunteers or organizations retrieving produce that would otherwise go to waste, making it available to those in need. This practice helps reduce food loss, promotes food security, and supports community programs by utilizing surplus agricultural produce that would not be harvested for sale. Gleaning emphasizes sustainability and compassion by ensuring that more of the food grown benefits people rather than being discarded.