Gleaners spread joy of farmers markets by tons, every season
Church of the Holy Communion volunteers (left to right) Nancy Kelso, Annie Mahaffey, Ruth Ellen McQuiston and Dorothy Brownyard turn donated foods into meals that will be delivered to Emmanuel Center and First Congo. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
At the height of the season, starting about now, up to 200 pounds a day of “prep ready” produce — ready to be used now, not next week — pour out of the market from six or seven vendors who would rather donate than toss it out.
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Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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