{"id":2781,"date":"2025-12-31T14:58:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T19:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/?page_id=2781"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:54:46","slug":"delivery-receiving-fresh-produce-for-gleaners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/gleaning-handbook\/delivery-receiving-fresh-produce-for-gleaners\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivery and Receiving of Fresh Produce for Gleaners"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2781_136179-e0{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2781_136179-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2781_136179-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2781_136179-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:45px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_172cc0-b0\">Maine Harvest for Hunger<\/h1>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/\" class=\"kb-section-link-overlay\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2781_0c10a9-47{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2781_0c10a9-47 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2781_a076bf-ea kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:45px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_221b97-6d\">UMaine Extension Gleaning Handbook<\/h1>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/harvest-for-hunger\/gleaning-handbook\/\" class=\"kb-section-link-overlay\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2781_24113a-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2781_24113a-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2781_24113a-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:15px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:170px;padding-left:60px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2781_24113a-d4{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id2781_24113a-d4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2781_24113a-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2781_24113a-d4 > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_56f2ed-62\">Delivery and Receiving of Fresh Produce for Gleaners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adapted by Lynne Holland, Horticulture Professional<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, gleaned produce is thought of as seconds, leftovers, or rejects. At the University of Maine Extension Harvest for Hunger Program, it was discovered that what gleaned produce lacks in beauty, it makes up for in freshness. Often, gleaned produce is picked the day it is delivered, and then arrives in the clients\u2019 hands that same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The handling of produce in large quantities by professionals is spelled out in many documents and fact sheets.&nbsp;This fact sheet is for the gleaner who is handling smaller amounts of various produce right from the market or field and driving it in a car, truck, or van to a pantry or meal site.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_5e0dff-9e\">Pre-Pick-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, Gleaners use cars, vans, or pick-up trucks. Since these vehicles are not designed for transporting crates or boxes, it is best to practice ahead and know what will fit in the vehicle. If it is very hot or very cold, plan on keeping the vehicle running to maintain a reasonable temperature. Generally, produce has specific temperatures that vary by variety, so it is unlikely that there will be one perfect temperature. Temperatures on the cooler side, 65-68 degrees, are better than over 72 degrees. Most car air conditioners won\u2019t go below 64 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_a074d5-7f\">Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean your hands with sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) upon arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is no hand sanitizer, wash your hands at the farm or in the store restroom, use your ELBOW for opening the door and turning the faucet on\/off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the vehicle has unobstructed flat surfaces for boxes, especially if stacking is needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe down your cart\/basket handles with disinfecting wipes before using (either bring your own or use wipes offered at the location, if available).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid touching high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles) as much as possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear disposable gloves if available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_df9c55-45\">During pick-up and Delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick up\/Deliver only to the proper door or dock\/bay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have proper footwear.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>closed-toe shoes or boots, in case something drops&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoes with good traction, in case of wet\/slippery surfaces&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use carts or hand trucks when possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get produce out of the elements as quickly as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that all special handling directions are followed.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greens are covered with a wet cloth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small vegetable bagged or boxed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The boxes are clearly marked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the vehicle at a constant temperature if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using an open truck, cover the bed of the truck with a tied-down tarp if the crates\/boxes are not closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc. when handling fresh produce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always follow the receiver\u2019s directions and leave boxes where directed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure like items are together in the right storage conditions. Visit Extension&#8217;s Publication, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4135e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Storage Conditions: Fruits and Vegetables&#8221;<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the Gleaning Coordinator if food cannot be delivered for any reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_e8c439-66\">Possible Follow-up Actions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional site-specific tasks, at a predetermined time, may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign paperwork or confirm pickup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weigh and record what was delivered to send to the coordinator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark boxes as directed for intended delivery sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick up or drop off empty totes or boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean up when you are done. This <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1eG6swUJLN6o9bl2gc2ofN1zS9dM1ieTKPG8S5TDIBoQ\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) (Cornell Google Doc)<\/a> has good general information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavily used delivery vehicles should be cleaned regularly.&nbsp; Also available: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1d6PbZp_LwmlphGnu_avhY7MBj1mtWC0oTgOHPEh0Z_c\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sample SOP: Cleaning Produce Transport Vehicles (Cornell Google Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2781_bb8b93-2d\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation and receiving people are sometimes the unsung heroes of the gleaning process. Getting the fresh produce that \u201clast mile\u201d is no easy task. Irregular pantry hours, weather conditions, and insects buzzing in the car are just some of the trials of this part of gleaning. But sometimes the reaction of the patrons and volunteers can more than make up for it. A recent UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteer gleaner shared:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2781_efb893-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2781_efb893-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2781_efb893-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:30px;padding-right:45px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:45px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2781_efb893-c5{background-color:#faf4ec;}.kb-row-layout-id2781_efb893-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2781_efb893-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2781_efb893-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2781_efb893-c5 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2781_65718a-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2781_65718a-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2781_65718a-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2781_65718a-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2781_65718a-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2781_65718a-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2781_65718a-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2781_65718a-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2781_65718a-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2781_65718a-87\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><em>I brought 57# of produce to the Augusta Food Bank. The workers there were so thrilled at the quality of the produce. All 4 of them came over and looked at it as it was getting weighed! So much fun.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember that without this volunteer, \u201cYou can&#8217;t get (produce) theyah from heah.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2781_634d29-5a .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2781_634d29-5a .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2781_634d29-5a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adapted by Lynne Holland, Horticulture Professional<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id4_d82274-71{margin-top:-150px;}.kb-row-layout-id4_d82274-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_d82274-71 > 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