Gleaning For The World is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that is faith-based in nature. We exist to share the love of God at home and around the world through the efficient delivery of high quality, life-saving supplies to victims of poverty and devastation by connecting corporate surplus to critical needs.

We work in the United States and around the world supplying the impoverished with food, water, shoes, medical supplies and many other important resources.

We use a powerful concept called “gleaning” to accomplish this mission. By gleaning we mean that, from a host of generous corporate donors, we collect surplus medical and other essential supplies which we then are able to distribute where humanitarian help is needed worldwide.

Our ability to both glean and distribute humanitarian help is due entirely to the generosity of additional thousands of individual donors. To insure that our humanitarian help arrives at its destination as quickly as possible and at the least possible cost, GFTW employs its experience and expertise to provide expedited distribution channels, logistical support and reliable and timely communication with both our corporate and individual donors. We believe that all God’s children are deserving of compassionate and reliable humanitarian help, regardless of ethnic, religious or cultural background.

This image is from Trinity Church in Miami, during one of their events

Gleaning For The World has been working with several churches around the country doing “Big Give” events as part of our local church outreach.

GFTW is working with churches to supply them with important resources, like food, water, shoes, clothing and stuffed animals. The churches are able to freely give away these goods to members of their communities. We are hearing back from partnering churches that this is having a huge impact.

Down in Miami, Florida, Trinity Church has used GFTW supplies for several events that have resulted in over 1,600 people coming to Christ – amazing!

If you are interesting in hosting a Big Give, please email us at info@gftw.org.

Following last year’s string of devastating natural disasters, GFTW is making preparations to respond to even more destruction in 2012. With several strings of tornadoes and flooding already this year, it is more important than ever to have a warehouse that is ready to ship critically-needed supplies at a moment’s notice.

We currently have 98,000 blankets and six tractor-trailer loads of water (over 200,000 individual bottles of water) stored in our warehouses, specifically earmarked for disaster relief. Our goal is to consistently respond to disaster sites within 24-36 hours. Storing such large quantities of relief supplies saves lives in the crucial hours and days after a catastrophe occurs.

Simply stockpiling supplies is not enough, though. It is important to have community support during these times of preparation. As we enter into what is commonly referred to as “tornado season” in the U.S. Midwest and Southern states, we rely on partnerships with community members to get some of our most important products into the hands of those who need it most.

The goods that are most valuable in disaster situations, aside from water and blankets are baby supplies, cleaning products and personal care items. Please consider partnering with GFTW to supply some of these items. Even the smallest donation is important and will make a difference in the life of someone in a tough situation.

At Gleaning For The World, we rely on the generous spirit of our product donors, financial partners and volunteers. Recognized as the most efficient charity in America, GFTW works hard to respect all donations that come through our doors, no matter the type.

It would not be possible for us to accomplish our mission without your involvement. To find out how you can help Gleaning For The World share the love of God at home and around the world, please choose from one of the options below.

Donate Money

Donate Goods

Donate Products

Volunteer

Since 2001, they have supplied an estimated 300,000 stuffed animals to kids in need around the world.

Their goal for 2012 is to send out 75,000 stuffed animals – but they need your help!

Visit their website for more information!

We currently have 98,000 blankets and six tractor-trailer loads of water (over 200,000 individual bottles of water) stored in our warehouses, specifically earmarked for disaster relief. Our goal is to consistently respond to disaster sites within 24-36 hours. Storing such large quantities of relief supplies saves lives in the crucial hours and days after a catastrophe occurs.

Simply stockpiling supplies is not enough, though. It is important to have community support during these times of preparation. As we enter into what is commonly referred to as “tornado season” in the U.S. Midwest and Southern states, we rely on partnerships with community members to get some of our most important products into the hands of those who need it most.

The goods that are most valuable in disaster situations, aside from water and blankets are baby supplies, cleaning products and personal care items. Please consider partnering with GFTW to supply some of these items. Even the smallest donation is important and will make a difference in the life of someone in a tough situation.

In 2011, volunteers spent over 10,000 hours sorting and packing various products, including food, personal care items, cleaning supplies and so much more. The supplies they worked with touched an estimated 8 million people all around the world.

To celebrate our friends in ministry, GFTW is hosting our Second Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. If you were a volunteer in 2011, please join us on April 21 at Thomas Terrace Baptist Church and let us show you how thankful we are for you!

Please RSVP here: http://conta.cc/H6JMPw

Gleaning For The World has already placed one tractor-trailer load of emergency relief supplies into Logan, West Virginia and is preparing to send 1-2 more Friday in response to severe flooding that has crippled many parts of the state. Working with Operation Compassion, GFTW is sending blankets, water and stuffed animals to hundreds of families who have had their livelihoods washed away.

In order to keep sending supplies, GFTW needs your help. Please donate any amount you can to West Virginia flood victims.

-UPDATE-

Wednesday | 10 a.m. – Gleaning For The World has shipped 13 tractor-trailer loads of disaster relief supplies to the Midwest tornado victims, valued at over $330,000. Supplies sent include bottled water, blankets, non-perishable food items and cleaning supplies. More loads will continue going out in the coming days.

GFTW expects to take part in the coordination of over five million pounds of relief items, which will serve over 250,000 victims. Please consider partnering with us in our mission to keep supporting those in need by donating on our secure server here.

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Monday | 10:30 a.m. – Gleaning For The World is continuing its tornado response effort. Nearly half a million pounds of supplies will be sent to disaster victims in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and Indiana.

GFTW has staff on the ground assessing needs and administering goods. Please check back for updated information.

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Saturday | 3 p.m. – Gleaning For The World is mounting a swift response to the deadly tornado outbreak that struck Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama. With at least 31 people dead and thousands displaced from their homes, an immediate response is needed from the humanitarian aid community.

Gleaning For The World is sending a tractor-trailer loaded with clean drinking water and blankets to Troy Temple in New Albany, Indiana. It is expected to reach the area sometime Sunday.

GFTW is asking for donations of non-perishable food items, baby supplies, personal care products, pet food and paper products at Gleaning’s warehouse or at our upcoming collection site:

March 4, 2012 – Sam’s Club on Wards Road in Lynchburg, VA from 12pm-6pm

March 5, 2012 – Sam’s Club on Wards Road in Lynchburg, VA from 10am-6pm

This was the 1st annual “Teddy Bear Toss” for the LU Men’s Hockey team and plans are already being made for next year’s toss.  The Flames ended the night by defeating Central Oklahoma 8-2.  You can follow the Liberty Flames by clicking here.