The PCS Gleaners program has recently begun a three-month hiatus to
rest, reflect and regroup. This decision was made by the Gleaner
membership and the future of the Gleaning group is up to the members to
decide. For more details, see press releases from 6/10/2026:
Note on Closures: Program closures follow the Philomath School District’s (PSD) closure & two-hour delay policies during inclement weather conditions. If there is a no-travel advisory for Philomath, then PCS remains closed until the advisory is lifted.
The PCS Gleaners help to feed the hungry by harvesting local food that would otherwise go to waste and distributing it back to our gleaner members. In 2024, 350,339 pounds of food and other items were distributed through this successful program.
A unique feature of this program is that gleaner volunteers are able to share the food that they harvest with “adoptees” or those who cannot volunteer the required amount of hours due to personal circumstances.
The PCS Gleaners program is affiliated with the Linn Benton Food Share’s Gleaners program and follows its guidelines and policies.
Gleaner Household Definition
A Gleaner household is defined as a household with at least one adult able to volunteer. All who are living at the address in the application are counted as gleaners. Children of a minor age (12-17) may be considered to volunteer under approved adult supervision. Gleaners are expected to share 50% of their field with adoptees. Each gleaner household must contribute 8 hours per month to remain in good standing. Gleaners are able to vote, participate in monthly meetings, and help with fundraisers when possible.
Adoptee Household Definition
An Adoptee Household is a household where no member is capable of performing the gleaning program’s hours of required service. The PCS Gleaners are not required to deliver to homebound adoptees, however this option will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Adoptee households are encouraged to help but are not required to put in volunteer hours. Adoptee households have the same rights as gleaning households. Adoptees are able to vote, participate in monthly meetings, and help with fundraisers when possible. The Gleaning Program Manager (Coordinator) and Gleaner Advisory Committee may review adoptee status periodically.
2026 Gleaning Program GUIDELINES
300% of Federal Poverty Standard policy: In order to receive donated food, you must have a household income equal to or below 300% of the poverty income guidelines set for Oregon. This Chart will help you determine whether or not you are income eligible to join a gleaning group.
Click here for the USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Nondiscrimination Statements.