Who we are: East Tennessee Gleaners Co-op is an entirely volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, operated by a Board of Dir ... ectors supplying Gleaning and Educational services to its members. ETGC supplies these services with the membership fees, fundraised funds and the volunteer time of the members. Mission: To supply opportunities for our members to work toward there own welling being and the well being of others while educating them to make the most of there work. And to recover food and products that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it to people in need. read more