We couldn’t do what we do at GleanSLO without all the people who support us. Last month in our newsletter we featured volunteers Marv and Pet Daniels. This month we feature Food Bank Board Member and GleanSLO Steering Committee Member, Stephanie Teaford. Stephanie works for STRIDE at Cal Poly as Community Liaison. Please read below to learn more about Stephanie!
GleanSLO: Can you tell us about your background with GleanSLO?
Stephanie: I’ve been privileged to be a part of the GleanSLO team since the start. We spent those early years relationship-building with those interested in figuring out how to use what otherwise would be wasted to feed our community. We got to know each other and learned how we could work together for a common goal.
GleanSLO: What do you enjoy about gleaning?
Stephanie: I like being out in natural settings – the trees, plants, animals, insects (I have seen one’s I’ve never seen before!), visiting with fellow gleaners, and feeling like I’m making a difference in the lives of others.
GleanSLO: What would you tell a homeowner or farmer who has too much food, doesn’t know what to do with it, but might be hesitant to contact GleanSLO?
GleanSLO: Anything else you’d like to share about your experiences with GleanSLO?
Stephanie: Gleaning makes so much sense for so many reasons and GleanSLO accomplishes so much. From providing food to building community, this grassroots effort is something everyone can feel good about supporting. I hope those to whom this effort speaks to will get involved and contribute – there are many ways to be a part of this amazing team!
GleanSLO: Thank you, Stephanie, for all your work helping create GleanSLO and for all you’ve given to your community!
Photo by: Carolyn Eicher