Illinois

The Society of St. Andrew has delivered more than 6.3 million pounds of salvaged potatoes and other food to the needy in the state of Illinois through the Potato Project.  This has resulted in approximately 19 million servings of food going to Illinois' hungry.

Gleaning in Illinois:

We have a gleaning office in Bourbonnais which covers the area shown on the map to the left.

Gleaning in Illinois takes place year-round as long as the weather cooperates.   Most gleaning events take place on weekends where gleaners arrive in the fields around 8:00 a.m. and are on their way home by noon. The Society of St. Andrew's gleaning coordinator makes all arrangements with farmers and for produce containers and food distribution. 

Potato Drops in Illinois:

Deliveries of tractor trailer loads of potatoes and other produce are coordinated by the Illinois Gleaning Coordinator throughout the year. Generally, these "potato drops" involve some 45,000 pounds of potatoes being delivered to a church or other locations.  Contact the Hunger Relief Advocate for information on upcoming drops.

Volunteer in Illinois:

If you wish to volunteer to glean or help with a potato drop in Illinois, please select the appropriate button below to complete a volunteer form: