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.
Thinking about supporting the CFC with a donation? Learn more in our Case for Support >
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 orientation and policies.
If you have further questions, please contact Alex Santiago at alexs@foodbankwma.org.
Family Farm Days
The Food Bank Farm and Kestrel Land Trust will be hosting Family Farm Days throughout the growing season! Families will learn about regenerative farming practices and the Food Bank’s mission to feed our neighbors in need and lead the community to end hunger. Volunteer activities include planting seedlings, maintaining farm beds, harvesting, and taking a nature walk on our 142-acre farm in Hadley.
Family Farm Days have concluded for the 2024 growing season. Next year’s dates will be announced in the spring of 2025!
Find a food pantry or free meal
Please refer to this schedule to find free meals or a food pantry.
