Set up a weekly gleaning run from a Williams-area farm to the town's food pantry (2026-07-19)

The tomato and row-crop fields ringing Williams drop tons of edible surplus every harvest that never makes it to a store shelf, while food-insecure households in this same farm town go without fresh produce. A standing gleaning arrangement turns that surplus into pantry deliveries. Standard: USDA gleaning and food recovery guidance + SDG 2 Proof: Photo of gleaned load delivered, weight logged Method (USDA gleaning and food recovery guidance + SDG 2): 1. Confirm gleaning permission and a pickup window with the farm contact. 2. Bring clean bins or crates for the harvested produce. 3. Hand-pick only produce within safe, ground-level reach. 4. Sort out any visibly spoiled or damaged produce on site. 5. Deliver the gleaned produce to the receiving pantry the same day. 6. Photograph the delivered load and log the estimated weight. Done when: Photo of gleaned load delivered, weight logged

Where

Farm edge near Williams, CA 95987

Pay

$160 proposed

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Proof

Photo of gleaned load delivered, weight logged

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-07-27

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 60–120 minutes. Method of record: Michelin Green Star-style 7-criterion sustainability scorecard

Bring

• tablet/clipboard
• camera
• scale (waste weighing scope)
• 7-criterion rubric

Steps

1. 1. Confirm the site + address; arrange a staff escort for back-of-house.
2. 2. Photograph evidence for each criterion: sourcing, waste stream, energy, water, procurement records, seasonality, team practices.
3. 3. Score each of the 7 criteria against the rubric with an evidence note.
4. 4. For a waste audit, weigh or estimate food waste for one service and identify recovery/donation options.
5. 5. Rank the highest-impact improvement recommendations.
6. 6. Enter scores, evidence notes, waste data, recommendations, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Food-safety or hygiene hazard observed -> note and defer to staff; documentation only.
• Significant edible waste -> recommend the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy (donation before disposal).

What counts as done

• Score recorded for each of the 7 criteria with an evidence note
• Food-waste weight/volume recorded (waste-audit scope)
• Recovery/donation options identified (waste scope)
• Ranked improvement recommendations + photos + address confirm

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.