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Ruth's Gleanings

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Ruth's Gleanings

Ruth's Gleanings empowers people in nutritional poverty by increasing access to fresh, healthy food. I am the Lord your God.”

By most estimates, up to 40% of food produced in the United States is wasted and thrown away in landfills. At the same time 14% of the nations households are food insecure, which is 17.4 million households. Ruth's Gleanings is a food rescue and redistribution service in Spartanburg, S.C. The program focuses on reclaiming unused healthy, fresh food - including produce, prepared and perishable items that otherwise would be discarded. Once the food donations are secured, they are redistributed to partner organizations that serve the poor and those who are considered food insecure. The food is gathered (gleaned) from a multitude of sources such as farms, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, banquet halls, corporate cafeterias, and schools lunch providers. It is then delivered to partners such as food banks, soup kitchens, Mobile Meals, community centers, faith-based groups, shelters and any other benevolent groups who serve in food deserts or otherwise service those in need. Ruth's Gleanings was started in 2016, inspired by the book of Ruth and Leviticus 23:22 - “When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you.

10/26/2026

JUST 2-1/2 DAYS LEFT TO GET GREAT FINDS FOR GREAT CAUSES! ❤️

Looking for Christmas gifts, birthday surprises, or a little something for yourself? Our AUCTION FOR A CAUSE has hundreds of items to explore, and every bid helps support Ruth's Gleanings and 5 other local nonprofits!

🛍️ ONLINE AUCTION & BIDDING!

📅 October 21–28, closing at 8 PM

🔗 www.UptownSertomaClub.org/auction

Visit the website, click "join the auction", open the Menu in the bottom-right corner, and select Silent Auction.

Find fun items like vacations, Coach bags and man bags, jewelry, coffee table books, tool boxes, vintage items, services, food, drinks, and gifts galore!

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❤️ Have fun, find some treasures, and bid for a great cause!

10/23/2026

🎉 The wait is over! Bidding is officially OPEN for Auction for a Cause!

With nearly 300 items up for grabs, there's plenty to explore, from unique experiences and local favorites to gifts and special finds.

And the best part? Every winning bid helps support six local nonprofits making a difference in our community! Search for "Ruth's Gleanings" for items that directly benefit RG, but all items support great causes in Spartanburg! 💙

🗓️ Bidding is open October 21–28, closing at 8 PM.

📲 Text AFC26 to 44834 to start browsing and bidding!
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10/23/2026

10/19/2026

Happy 5 year work anniversary to Jeff Randall, our Director of Funding and Community Development!!! As we've been celebrating Ruth's Gleanings' 10 year anniversary, we also celebrate Jeff being such a huge part of our development and success through the past 5 years. His love for God and for others is obvious in everything he does. Thank you, Jeff, for serving others so well. We thank God for making you a part of the RG team.

10/15/2026

Partnering with others is how we make the biggest impact. Thank you United Way for your partnership!

"When families struggle to put food on the table, it affects every aspect of their lives.
Our Community Resource Coordinators (CRCs) recently teamed up with Ruth's Gleanings to share more than 75 boxes of fresh food with families in Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties.
CRCs walk alongside neighbors as they work toward stability, connecting them to food, housing support, budgeting help, and more." United Way of the Piedmont

10/01/2026

Thank you for being a sponsor of our 10 Year Harvest Gathering!

The relationship we have with Renfrow Industrial was truly an answer to many prayers! They provided the perfect warehouse space for our Foodshare program, Gleanings distribution, and much needed storage. They have always been eager to show support and are an integral part of what we do!

Thank you Renfrow Industrial

10/01/2026

Thank you for being a sponsor of our Harvest Gathering - 10 Years of Gleaning Spartanburg!

The City of Spartanburg has always walked with us in our Northside Spartanburg location and referring folks to our programs. Their most recent confidence in Ruth's Gleanings as stewards of the Full Harvest Farm on Howard Street has been a huge Blessing for our mission to reach our community with fresh, healthy produce. We value this partnership and are excited for the future!

Thank you City of Spartanburg City of Spartanburg Park & Rec

09/30/2026

Thank you for being a sponsor of our 10 Year Harvest Gathering!
The Spartanburg County Foundation has encouraged Ruth's Gleanings in so many ways over the years, including grant funding to hire our very first employee back in 2019! (The amazing Terri Smith has been with us over 7 years!)
They have always shown up at just the right time, proving that they live out their commitment to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents. We are proof that they walk that walk, and we are proud to partner with them to best serve our community!
Thank you, Spartanburg County Foundation !

Address

147 Chapel Street
Spartanburg, SC
29303

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18645862840

Website

http://Ruthsgleanings.com/

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