FOUND Forgotten Food

FOUND strives to reduce food waste by gathering and sharing forgotten fruits and vegetables in Halif

FOUND strives to reduce food waste by gathering and sharing forgotten fruits and vegetables in Halifax, NS. We source our food from local producers, farmers’ markets, and even the trees around us that otherwise wouldn’t end up on our plates. All too often, foods that are considered ‘imperfect’ are left in the field to rot, and ripe produce at farmers’ markets is thrown away due to short shelf life

11/08/2022

As we reach the end of our 2022 season and begin looking ahead to 2023, we’re putting a call out for new Community Harvest Leaders to join our network 🍅

FOUND currently has groups operating in the HRM, the Annapolis Valley, and Bridgewater areas, but we’re always looking to expand!

If you are enthusiastic about our mission and want to lead harvests in your area, consider becoming a Community Harvest Leader, or connecting with a Community Harvest Hub in your area. Let’s get this movement province-wide!

Get in touch or visit our website to learn more: https://www.foundns.com/volunteer

10/25/2022

FOUND is still seeking gleaning opportunities for the fall!

If you or someone you know have produce available that you cannot sell - whether it be leftover after a harvest, crops damaged in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, or simply produce with imperfections - let’s connect! FOUND volunteers will harvest that produce for free and then donate it to a local organization in need.

Contributing farmers are also eligible to receive a tax credit for the donated goods! Get in touch at [email protected] or using the link in our bio.

10/19/2022

As we leave summer behind and step into fall, we’re putting out a call for gleaning opportunities! 🍎

If you or someone you know have produce available that you cannot sell - whether it be leftover after a harvest, crops damaged in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, or simply produce with imperfections - let’s connect! FOUND volunteers will harvest that produce for free and then donate it to a local organization in need. Contributing farmers are also eligible to receive a tax credit for the donated goods!

Get in touch at [email protected] or using our website: https://www.foundns.com/

08/08/2022

Reminder folks, our virtual info session on our Community Harvest Program will be tomorrow, August 9th at 7:00pm AST! We would love for you all to join us!

As a Community Harvest Leader (CHL), you can:

🥒 Plan and organize gleaning trips to local farms in your region
🥒 Find and manage volunteers on gleaning trips
🥒 Establish connections with local businesses, farms, and community members to keep informed of potential gleaning operations

All under the guidance of FOUND NS! Join us in helping Nova Scotia to recover forgotten food!

08/05/2022

Hello folks, a reminder that our virtual info session on our Community Harvest Program will be next week on August 9th, 2022 at 7:00pm AST!

As a Community Harvest Leader (CHL), you can:

🫑 Plan and organize gleaning trips to local farms in your region
🫑 Find and manage volunteers on gleaning trips
🫑 Establish connections with local businesses, farms, and community members to keep informed of potential gleaning operations

All under the guidance of FOUND Forgotten Food! Join us in helping Nova Scotia to recover forgotten food!

07/29/2022

After a couple years of reduced operations due to COVID, we are ramping back up - and looking for volunteers!

As a Community Harvest Leader (CHL), you can:
🍎 Plan and organize gleaning trips to local farms in your region
🍎 Find and manage volunteers on gleaning trips
🍎 Establish connections with local businesses, farms, and community members to keep informed of potential gleaning operations

Join us on August 9 at 7pm AST to learn more about helping Nova Scotia to recover forgotten food!

10/28/2021

We are looking for a few volunteers for a harvest this afternoon in Centre Burlington. Email [email protected] for info 🌻

07/02/2021

We are looking for 5 volunteer gleaners for tomorrow (Saturday July 3rd) from 12pm to 2pm in Centre Burlington, NS. Please email [email protected] to RSVP and get more details.

05/27/2021

Gleaners Welcome: We have some left over spinach plants that still have lots of spinach. See details in the two videos in the comments. (Please follow all current rules to keep everyone safe! So only those who live close by and keep your distance) (we have our new plantings coming along now so we are walking away from this one).

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