
HOW TO JOIN
BE A MEMBER
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Welcome! We are honored you're considering joining Gleaners of Clackamas County. We are committed to reducing hunger and economic hardship by increasing food options for limited income families. Below is important information you need to know about being a member before applying and please click here for Income Guidelines.
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Members Receive
As a Gleaner, you'll receive more than just a box of food. These are some of the benefits you will have access to.​​​​​
Wide variety of food and non-food items each week
Clothing items available at the Resource Center
Access to household, car, and garden products
Participate in seasonal giveaways
Members Give
As a Gleaner, there are a few requirements expected of you if you want to join us. Members work within a Team, where we share food and our time.
Low monthly membership fee
Volunteer hours required
Share a portion of your food
Attend quarterly meetings
HOW TO APPLY
First, complete the member application. If you know someone who qualifies to be an Adoptee, fill out the adoptee application. If you don't know someone to adopt, you can call our adoptee coordinator who will give you a name from the waiting list.
Once you have completed both forms, you need to come to the office where the receptionist will verify your information, go over the membership requirements with you, and match you to an open team.
BE AN ADOPTEE
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We gladly share our food with others and would love to match you to a specific member as their adoptee. Below is important information you need to know before applying. Please know that wait times can vary and it could be several months before you are matched with a Member.
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Qualifications
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Live in Clackamas County
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Be 65+ years old
OR disabled and over 18 years old -
Does not reside with a Member of Gleaners
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Meet our Income Guidelines