The harvesting of excess food from farms, orchards, and packing houses to feed the hungry is referred to as ____.

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Gleaning is the act of collecting excess food that would otherwise go to waste and distributing it to those in need. It has been practiced for centuries and is still used today by many organizations and individuals to combat food insecurity. Skimming, poaching, and purloining are all illegal and unethical methods of obtaining food.

The Harvesting of Excess Food from Farms, Orchards, and Packing