Cultivating for Community is the Food Bank Farm’s regenerative farming and education initiative. The farmland is a part of our Second Food Bank Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts.
Learn more about the Food Bank’s two Hadley farms >
Cultivating for Community:
- Educates volunteers and students on regenerative farming, nutrition, the local farm economy and food insecurity.
- Practices regenerative farming methods such as no-till farming, plant diversity and companion planting.
- Donates the CFC harvest to Food Bank member food pantries for people who live with food insecurity.
- Creates equity in the local farm economy through farmland leasing opportunities at the Food Bank Farm.
Volunteering with Cultivating for Community is one way you can help us work to end hunger in Western Massachusetts.
Volunteer on the Farm
From regular volunteering hours to special events such as Family Farm Days, the Cultivating for Community initiative has opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer on a one-time or regular basis.
To sign-up, please visit our volunteer page, where you can view the schedule of available opportunities and Food Bank volunteer training.
If you have further questions, please contact Amanda Reynolds at amandar@foodbankwma.org.
Family Farm Days
The Food Bank Farm and Kestrel Land Trust will be hosting a Family Farm Day this growing season! Families will learn about regenerative farming practices and the Food Bank’s mission. Volunteer activities include planting seedlings, building farm beds, and taking a nature walk on our 142-acre farm in Hadley.
Our Family Farm Day has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather.
To sign up your family, please email Amanda Reynolds at amandar@foodbankwma.org.
Resources for college students
See our list of college-run pantries and SNAP eligibility information.
