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Fight Hunger in Worcester County!
ORGANIZATION: Community Harvest Project
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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114 people are interested
Get your hands dirty while helping out the community! Community Harvest Project (CHP) is a non-profit farm that engages and educates volunteers to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger relief. CHP is the largest non-governmental source of fresh produce for hunger relief in Worcester County. More information on CHP is listed below.
CHP gives everyone a chance to experience the value of agriculture and a new respect for fruits and veggies! Our volunteers work outside, rain or shine, since hunger doesn’t stop because it’s raining. Depending on the time of year, our volunteers assist in our greenhouse planting seeds, planting seedlings in the fields, tending to the plants, harvesting, washing, and boxing produce.
This is a great place where children can learn at a young age the value of helping their community solve a local problem. Individual volunteers and families can stop by for our drop-in hours: Monday-Saturday from 9am to noon. Swing by and help out for as long as you are able!
No gardening or farming experience is necessary. Staff, Team Leaders, and other volunteers will be on site to get you started! Feel free to bring your friends or family and spend the morning making a difference. Children and adults of all ages are welcome, but if they are under 16 they must be accompanied by an adult.
Why volunteer at CHP?
- Gain an opportunity to actively participate in the Worcester County community by working hands-on to grow food donated to those in our community experiencing food insecurity
- Work with a dynamic team of farmers and volunteers who all work together to further CHP’s mission
- Spend time outside on a beautiful farm and stay active
For more information about their programs and impact, please visit www.community-harvest.org .
More opportunities with Community Harvest Project
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About Community Harvest Project
Location:
37 Wheeler Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536, US
Mission Statement
Community Harvest Project (CHP), a 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to creating healthy and engaged communities through volunteer farming and nutrition education for those who are experiencing food insecurity. Through their volunteer farming, education, and leadership programs they bring thousands of community members together each year. In 2022 they hosted 6,076 volunteer visits that allowed for 1.4 million servings of fruits and vegetables to be grown and donated through partnerships including the Worcester County Food Bank’s hunger relief network, Community Servings, and Hector Reyes House. Through their efforts they provide a significant amount of fresh produce for individuals and families in need in our community who otherwise may not have had access.
Description
We are a volunteer based non-profit community organization that grows fruit and produce and donates the majority of what we grow to the hunger relief network in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Volunteers participate in all facets of the organization, we are volunteer centered and a certified Service Enterprise through the Points of Light Foundation. We offer a great place to spend time with family, friends, colleagues, team members or social groups while helping the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
37 Wheeler RoadNorth Grafton, MA 01536
DATE POSTED
June 9, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
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