volunteering at dc central kitchen

Join us in the CoBank Volunteer Zone for daily morning shifts starting at 9am and weekday evening shifts from 6 – 8pm. Sign up now via our online Volunteer Portal.

GLEANINg

DC Central Kitchen gleanings support local farms and help prevent food waste! Throughout the peak growing season, 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!

Interested in joining? Gleaning season runs from late May through October! Sign up for a session today using our volunteer portal.

Gleaning shifts occur from 9 am to 12 pm, volunteers are encouraged to arrive at 8:45. No prior experience required.

2025 Gleaning schedule

Thursday, May 29 | Franciscan Monastery (ages 18+ only) FULL
 
Wednesday, June 4 | Butler’s Orchard FULL
 
Friday, June 27 | Butler’s Orchard FULL
 
Thursday, July 10 | Franciscan Monastery (ages 18+ only) FULL
 
Wednesday, July 16 | Miller Farm (ages 14+ only)
 
Wednesday, July 30 | JK Community Farm
 
Wednesday, August 13 | Miller Farm (ages 14+ only)
 
Tuesday, August 26 | Franciscan Monastery (ages 18+ only)
 
Tuesday, September 9 | Franciscan Monastery (ages 18+ only) FULL
 
Thursday, September 18 | Butler’s Orchard
 
Tuesday, October 7 | Franciscan Monastery (ages 18+ only) FULL
 
Tuesday, November 4 | Butler’s Orchard
 
Tuesday, November 18 | Franciscan Monastery (ages 18+ only)

Contact volunteer@dccentralkitchen.org for additional information.