Thirty-five volunteers gathered recently at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, 811 South West Street, to glean any remaining vegetables following the closure of the seasonal garden plots for the year. Gleaning is the act of collecting excess fresh food from farms, gardens and other sources in order to provide it for those in need. Throughout the season 1,681 pounds was donated and an additional 1,011 pounds was collected during the Garden Plots Gleaning Day. A total of 2,692 pounds of produce was donated to Loaves & Fishes Community Services in 2025, which is 500 pounds more than in 2024.
—Naperville Park District