Okanagan Gleaners
Feeding the hungry in Christ's name
Our MISSION
The Gleaners exists to transform produce that might otherwise be wasted into nourishment for the millions of the world's hungry. The Okanagan Gleaners developed a mission of “feeding the hungry of the world in Jesus' name".
A dedicated group of individuals gather together in Oliver BC, Monday to Friday, to process raw vegetables into a dry vegetable product which is then made available to Christian organizations to help feed the hungry of the world.
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NOV 2025 update
A Huge Thank-You!
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A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing volunteers and friends who helped with mixing this year! Together, we produced our fall inventory of 3,984 boxes — that’s 3.9 million servings of nutritious soup mix for a 2025 Total of 8,185 boxes or 8.2 million servings.
Looking Ahead
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Planning for next year?
Spring mixing will run April 13–24, 2026. Mark your calendar!
Great News on Shipments
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All of our fall inventory will be shipped by mid-November.
Okanagan Gleaners delivered 240 boxes (that’s 240,000 servings) of soup mix to Canadian Food for Children, who will distribute it alongside many other essential goods.
And another 1,000 boxes are headed to Jordan and Gaza — proof that it truly takes many villagers to help those in need. And more are headed to Ukraine. Check out the latest news below for pictures of last shipment.
Volunteer Spotlight – Help in the Store!
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If chopping vegetables isn’t your thing, there’s another great way to help!
Jane is looking for volunteers to assist with the Gleaners Merchandise Store — ordering and selling items once a week at the plant.
Training is provided, and it’s a fun, social way to give back.
If you’re interested, email Jane at hospitality@okanagangleaners.com.
Winter Work Ahead
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Our cupboards are full of potatoes and onions ready to be processed over the winter months. Our current supply will take us through the end of February.
We can’t wait to see our local volunteers back — bring a friend along and join the fun!
​Check out our wonderful new promotional video on YouTube Okanagan Gleaners channel. It is called Okanagan Gleaners promo 2025. Feel free to share it with family and friends, at church or with your service group.
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