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.
NOV 2026 update
The Board and Staff met recently for a facilitated strategic planning session for Okanagan Gleaners. We were asked to form a plan for the next three years to focus on our vision, values, and objectives, to continue the great work of producing soup to feed the hungry of the world in Jesus’s name.
Our entire warehouse inventory has been spoken for by Shelters International Disaster Relief working together with Global Empowerment Missions, to go to Ukraine.
Our usual process of “hand loading” has changed due to the aid supplier request to have the boxes on pallets to help them at their end.
The entire inventory is being transferred to “heat treated wood pallets” which is a requirement for international shipping. A big thank you to two hockey teams for helping Gleaners with this big job: The Osoyoos Coyotes and Oliver Outlaws.
We’ve moved inside and have a good turnout of faithful volunteers to process potatoes as we head into the slower winter months. New people are always welcome. Just show up Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 11:30, coffee break at 10:00 at 507 Road 3, Oliver, BC.
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.
