A Sweet Harvest Returns
November 16, 2025
Honeybees play a vital role in Gaining Ground’s ecosystem and sometimes leave behind a sweet reward.
Sharing the Thanksgiving Bounty with Food for Families
November 16, 2025
In its 22nd year, Gaining Ground’s Food for Families program provided more than 11,000 pounds of fresh produce to 125 households in Concord and Carlisle and we are not done yet.
Food Insecurity in Massachusetts Continues to Rise
November 16, 2025
Community-based organizations such as Gaining Ground strive to fill the growing gaps left by federal funding cuts to emergency food assistance programs.
Help Us Collect Banana Boxes!
October 29, 2025 • Gaining Ground
We don’t grow bananas at Gaining Ground, but banana *boxes* are an integral part of our work on the farm. We utilize loads of these cardboard boxes each week to pack our abundant harvests and donate the bounty to food assistance programs. Banana boxes are sturdy, long-lasting, reusable, and stackable, and they are a crucial […]
Working with House of Hope to Support Lowell Families
October 27, 2025
Our partnership with House of Hope ensures families experiencing homelessness in Lowell have access to healthy food and vital support services.
The Three Sisters Garden at Gaining Ground
October 27, 2025
The Three Sisters Garden is a space that honors Indigenous agricultural traditions and serves as an example of a community’s reliance on one another.
A Winning Partnership
September 26, 2025
Gaining Ground’s growth is fueled in part by generous grants awarded by Winning Home.
Making the Most of Every Harvest: Gaining Ground’s Seconds Program
September 22, 2025
By embracing “seconds”—produce with small blemishes but full of flavor, Gaining Ground reduces waste, supports partners, and proves that good food doesn’t have to look perfect.
Growing Beauty and Biodiversity
September 22, 2025
Flowers at Gaining Ground aren’t just beautiful. They support pollinators, enrich biodiversity, and bring joy to families through weekly volunteer-made bouquets.
What The 2025 Greater Boston Food Bank Hunger Report Means For Gaining Ground’s Work
August 7, 2025
Hunger in Massachusetts persists, but so does the power of community
Inside Gaining Ground’s New Internship Program
August 7, 2025
Through fieldwork, workshops, and community engagement, Gaining Ground’s first-ever internship is preparing the next generation of sustainable farmers.
We’re Hiring! Development and Communications Manager
July 15, 2025 • Gaining Ground
We’re seeking a motivated, creative, and mission-driven Development and Communications Manager to lead fundraising and storytelling efforts, deepening our community connection and expanding our capacity to nourish our neighbors.
A Warm Welcome To Our New Board Members
July 14, 2025
Gaining Ground welcomes three new members to the board of directors: Robyn Eastwood, Reed Holden, Jane Huber, and Belinda DiSilvio.
Through A Lens
July 11, 2025
Bob Brooks was no stranger to Gaining Ground when he submitted photos for Photography on the Farm two years ago. Bob and his wife had casually attended the Trinity Episcopal Church in Concord, where they met longtime supporters Brian and Lucy Rosborough. He got involved and transported harvested and food and flowers to community members […]
Read for Seeds Celebrates Record-Setting Year
July 10, 2025
Students helped raise more than $19,000 for Gaining Ground while learning literacy skills and the importance of community.
Growing Knowledge Alongside Vegetables
June 9, 2025
At Gaining Ground, food literacy is more than knowing what’s on the plate. It’s about us learning to grow and harvest the culturally-preferred foods people want to cook with. Here’s how we help to connect food and knowledge.
Photography on the Farm: Submissions are Open!
June 6, 2025
Gaining Ground’s beloved outdoor photo exhibit is back—and we want to feature your work! For the third year, Photography on the Farm turns our fields into a gallery celebrating the beauty, and resilience of our food system. We’re now seeking submissions of original digital images that reflect any aspect of farming, gardening, nourishment, cultural foodways, […]
115 Households. 11,000 Pounds. One Mission
June 3, 2025
Gaining Ground’s Food for Families program is our sole direct-to-client program serving more than 200 people.
Why Gaining Ground Plants Cover Crops
May 7, 2025
Cover crops, like oat, rye and clover, are the true heroes of sustainable farming helping us to build healthy soil.
Meet Gaining Ground Volunteer Alison Hong
May 5, 2025
Alison Hong began volunteering with Gaining Ground in 2024. Here she shares why she wanted to volunteer and what she’s learned.