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September 24, 2026 • Gaining Ground
Field Notes: September Updates Late summer is a vibrant, bustling time on the farm, thanks to our community of volunteers, interns, and apprentices working alongside our dedicated professional farm team. Hearty crops like eggplant, leeks, carrots, and onions are thriving, bringing nourishment to our partner communities throughout eastern Massachusetts. As of 8/31, we donated nearly 75,000 […]
September 22, 2026 • Gaining Ground
An estimated one in three children in Massachusetts experiences food insecurity. Hunger severely impacts a child’s ability to focus in school and can delay important developmental milestones. To help ensure students are ready to learn, we partner with Community Teamwork’s Head Start Early Learning Center in Lowell and Bridge Boston Charter School in Roxbury. Gaining […]
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Serves 8. Contributed by Carolyn Shohet, Mill Iron Farm, Carlisle This is one of my very favorite recipes. I used to make this dish with my cooking classes whenmaking a Greek-inspired lunch. It takes little time to put together then leave it to bake in the oven for1 1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In […]
August 24, 2026
Field Notes: August Updates It’s peak season on the farm! This month, we joyfully welcomed the arrival of two favorite summer crops: juicy tomatoes and sweet corn. While the pressure of rising food insecurity and uncertain food access continues to challenge our communities, our team is working harder than ever to grow and donate as […]
August 19, 2026 • Gaining Ground
A new federal law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, introduced significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. The law adds tougher work requirements and restricts eligibility for some lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and people granted asylum. It also shifts more administrative costs to states. Massachusetts, and our partners across the emergency food system, are bracing for the impact of the new federal changes.
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A true season highlight is welcoming our hunger relief partners to the farm. These annual visits build the deep, authentic relationships that sustain our shared mission. Recently, our friends from the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen (EBCSK) arrived with a van full of enthusiastic staff, volunteers, and clients. Even though heavy rain altered some plans, the group didn’t skip a beat.
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Eating locally grown sweet corn and tomatoes brings the tastes of a New England summer into focus. Try this simple twist on a caprese salad with farm fresh ingredients from your local growers.
July 15, 2026 • Gaining Ground
Zucchini is extremely versatile: you can spiralize it into “zoodles” as a low-carb, pasta substitute, bake it into goods, or eat it raw in salads. Plus, it’s low in calories and rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.
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Each spring, our greenhouse fills with young seedlings growing strong under protective cover. But what happens when we produce more healthy plants than our fields can hold? We share the abundance, of course! This season, we donated a vibrant variety of seedlings—including lettuce, scallions, beets, and basil—to our local hunger relief partners. Our community partners […]
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Stretches of extreme heat are becoming more common in Massachusetts, with this summer breaking records as the hottest on record in the Boston area. We are already navigating our second heat wave this month. While dangerously high temperatures cannot halt our work, they deeply impact how we operate to feed thousands of neighbors each week. […]
June 17, 2026 • Gaining Ground
Gaining Ground’s long-running Read for Seeds program had another successful season. Students at local schools raised more than $18,000, funding about 90% of our annual seed budget. Our enthusiastic thanks to the students, teachers, and families for their initiative and generous support!
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Beets are a nutrient-dense superfood that enjoy a long growing season in Massachusetts, May through October. Enjoy these easy baked veggie chips!
May 13, 2026
UPDATE: ALL POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED. We are hiring two additional Senior Field Crew Members for the 2026 season! Positions & Timelines: Schedule: Average of 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, with up to one Sunday per month for greenhouse watering duties. Start times will fluctuate accordingly: June through September: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. […]
April 30, 2026
Andy and Carolyn Limeri didn’t originally set out to become monthly donors; their connection to Gaining Ground blossomed through a shared conviction that both people and farmland deserve care. They first discovered the farm through our partner, Daniel’s Table. Andy, a former board member at the Framingham-based hunger relief organization, often drove to Gaining Ground […]
This past November, 20 of Welch’s newest employees gathered at Gaining Ground on a cold, windy day. Bundled against the elements, they hauled tarps and sandbags to help the farm prepare for the winter shutdown. Each year, Gaining Ground welcomes thousands of volunteers—individuals,schools, and corporate teams—to work alongside professional farmers. These groups learn about no-till […]
It takes 80 pounds of fresh okra and spinach for Chef Keverne Glasgow to feed Bridge Boston Charter School his signature Trinidadian callaloo. When the stew is served, the K–8 students rec-ognize the ingredients—because they helped grow them at Gaining Ground. Since 2019, Gaining Ground has partnered with the Roxbury school to provide students with […]
April 15, 2026 • Gaining Ground
We are now hiring for a Groundskeeper for the 2026 season. The position runs from April to November (precise start/end dates TBD). The job consists of up to 15 hours of work per week at the height of the season
(2-3 days per week, and hours can be flexible). Learn more and apply!
March 18, 2026
Gaining Ground’s mission to nourish neighbors experiencing food insecurity has always been fueled by community: the donors, volunteers, and partners who help make this work possible. Gaining Ground maintains a small traditional maple syrup operation and, each year, maple season brings the Gaining Ground community together. Over 100 supporters of all ages gathered for an […]
With a partnership spanning 30 years, Open Table is Gaining Ground’s longest running food distribution partner. Located in the heart of Maynard’s downtown, Open Table works to meet the food security needs of almost 9000 people in 21 local communities, with a majority of guests coming from Maynard, Acton, Lowell, Hudson and Concord. “Many clients are just one medical event, layoff, or SNAP freeze away from food insecurity” explains Open Table Executive Director Alex DePalo.
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Pure maple syrup is a rich source of antioxidants and minerals such as manganese, zinc, iron, and calcium. The caramel flavor in maple syrup adds a rich complexity to the flavor of this tangy dressing.
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