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 to collect produce and was immediately struck by the team’s kindness. “The team was always ready for us,” Andy recalled. “They’d even help us load up.” Carolyn was equally impressed by the harvest’s quality. “It looked better than what I buy at the grocery store! For that to be freely given to people who can’t afford it—that’s why we got involved.”

“It doesn’t change anything for us,” Carolyn said. “But it makes a big difference for the organizations we support.”

Originally annual donors, the Limeris switched to monthly giving in 2022 after learning how steady cash flow sustains nonprofits. “It doesn’t change anything for us,” Carolyn said. “But it makes a big difference for the organizations we support.” For them, Gaining Ground represents a dual investment in healthy food access and land conservation. “Any farmland we can keep—especially small-scale, organic—is a good thing,” Carolyn added.

“Andy and Carolyn remind us that generosity doesn’t have to be complicated,” notes Executive Director Jennifer Johnson. “Their steady support helps us grow food, care for the soil, and ensure families have access to fresh produce all year long.” Andy sums it up simply: “I feel lucky. I’m in a position where I can help. So I do.”

Set up a monthly donation in any amount and your gift will be a lifeline, providing nourishing food to those in need all year round.