Feed-A-Family

In 2008 I began a new program in which 10% of the farm’s shares would go to hungry families in our area, giving them a chance to take advantage of the farm’s bountiful summer harvest. We repeated the experiment in 2009, and helped about 15 families that year with their produce needs. A few people disappeared mid-summer, which was a shame. But, the families that remained benefited and seemed happy. I believe that in the coming year, we will have a real need for this program, with the economy in the state that it is in. If you know of a family who could benefit, please help me connect with them. In the past, I’ve welcomed people who were fighting illness and had sacrificed their homes and/or jobs, a large family with a new baby in the hospital, and a single mom going to college, as well as people who had lost their income due to layoffs.

I gratefully accept contributions towards our new program, but I do not expect them. Any “tips” paid through the online store beyond what covers electronic payment fees will go toward these shares. I don’t need a lot of information—all that I need for a Feed-A-Family referral is their contact information, and a sponsor, so to speak, who can connect us, and help teach or assist them in using the produce from week to week, if they need it. We need their contact information so that we can tell them about the blog, and the recipes, and to make them feel welcome. There are no expectations from me, except that I want to be sure the produce is enjoyed.