With your support, over the winter months, we will: 

• grow micro-greens and other winter cold weather crops in our greenhouse
• keep our Community Farm Store open safely as a resource for our neighbors and those receiving HIP benefits in Springfield and beyond
• run a 16 week long winter farm share program serving families and elders, providing low-cost farm shares to those unable to pay full price
• work with our youth to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills and learn more deeply about food and racial justice, regenerative farming, and the vegetables we grow
• continue to adapt our youth programming, Farm Store and farm share operations, and volunteering opportunities to serve our neighbors in this challenging time​

I also always remind our youth that we are able to do what we do because of the investments made by our donors and sustainers. Thank You for making all that we do possible!"

​Your generosity this spring will help us:

• Grow nutritious, delicious food for our community​
• Improve the capacity of our Farm Store to be a resource for our neighbors
• Provide low cost Farm Shares for families and elders unable to pay the full price
• Provide food at no cost to young people in GTC's youth program
• Implement our newly redesigned summer youth curriculum to its full potential
• Run a new season of bike delivery options for housebound elders and families
• Respond to community members facing food emergencies
• Grow our own capacity as an organization

Your gift today supports the work of GTC to build a more equitable food system and grow youth leadership.  Thank you.

Our valley thrives because our valley grows, and we're excited to keep growing in 2021. Food access and farm organizations across western Massachusetts have worked rapidly and tirelessly responding to the rising rates of food insecurity which have been exacerbated due to the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are disproportionately impacted, including low income individuals and people of color. Show your support for farming and food justice in western Massachusetts by donating to local food access, farming and food justice organizations working to ensure that the food we grow here, reaches those most in need now!

Valley Grows Day is a collective effort among small, community-based nonprofits throughout western Massachusetts that are working to grow just and sustainable food systems for our communities. Wednesday, May 19th marks Valley Grows 2021, a day of giving and unity. Visit www.valleygrows.org to learn about other partner organizations who are participating, how they are working to address food insecurity and how your gift can help!