Our popular summer volunteer program is back!
DC Central Kitchen gleanings support local farms and help prevent food waste! From June through October, volunteers will meet us at local farms to pick fresh produce that they could otherwise not harvest or sell. DCCK will use these ingredients to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to community partners throughout DC. No experience is required!
This is a great opportunity for those missing our pre-COVID pandemic indoor volunteer opportunities.
Email gleaning@dccentralkitchen.org to sign up for any of the dates listed below. All volunteers are required to fill out this waiver before participating.
Volunteer Guidelines
Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older and are required to provide their own transportation to and from gleaning events.
Volunteers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and proof of vaccination must be submitted when registering to volunteer.
DCCK is committed to a safe, fun volunteer gleaning experience and supporting the policies of our local partner farms. Safety protocols are subject to change to meet the requirements of each farm, DC Central Kitchen and local policy. Any changes will be communicated to volunteers in advance of gleaning events.
| Date | Farm | Address | Best Practice/Safety Requirements |
| Tues June 28th | Franciscan Monastery | 1400 Quincy Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 | Masks required, max 50 volunteers |
| Tues July 12th | Butlers Orchard | 22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD 20876 | No covid requirements, best practices in the fields to be reviewed onsite |
| Thurs July 21st | Franciscan Monastery | 1400 Quincy Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 | Masks required, max 50 volunteers |
| Thurs Aug 11th | Franciscan Monastery | 1400 Quincy Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 | Masks required, max 50 volunteers |
| Wed Aug 17th | JK Community Farm | 35516 Paxson Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132 | See waiver and FAQs at their website: https://jkcommunityfarm.org/about/frequently-asked-questions/ |
| Thurs Sept 15th | Franciscan Monastery | 1400 Quincy Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 | Masks required, max 50 volunteers |
| Tues Sept 27th | Potomac Vegetable Garden | PVF East Farmstand 9627 Rte 7, Newcombs Farm Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 | No covid requirements, best practices in the fields to be reviewed onsite |
| Tues Oct 18th | Franciscan Monastery | 1400 Quincy Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 | Masks required, max 50 volunteers |