Meredith and Jeremy Compton
Meredith and Jeremy Compton
Meredith and Jeremy Compton own Peaceful Valley Orchards, the home of America’s Grow-a-Row. The Comptons have opened their farm to this program willingly and generously. They often have 50-75 volunteers traipsing all over their property and they welcome them warmly. They give up revenue-producing land and give it to us to use for growing donated produce. They provide weekly invitations during the summer to glean excess produce. Most impressively, they are constantly providing seedlings, supplies, fertilizer, labor, and use of equipment to America’s Grow-a-Row. The Comptons are staunch advocates for the program and for feeding the hungry. They use their connections in the farming community to encourage other farmers to be a part of the effort to help stop hunger. They are shining examples of generosity and a beacon to the community about the importance of giving back. The Comptons never hesitate to give what they have, expecting nothing in return. It is in large part due to their dedication, selfless nature and reliable generosity that America’s Grow-a-Row has achieved the phenomenal success that it has since its inception. We are deeply grateful to Meredith and Jeremy and encourage everyone to visit their farmstand at Peaceful Valley Orchards for delicious Jersey Fresh produce and yummy baked goods. Thank you, Meredith and Jeremy! (Photo DSC_0004 Chip, Kyra, Meredith and Jeremy under sign – same photo as front page) also include link to www.peacefulvalleyorchards.com
Families and Individuals
Many thanks to the families that provide generous donations to our efforts to feed the hungry. Families and volunteers are at the core of our mission, and without their financial support and “sweat equity” we could not do what we do. You are the best!
Corporate Donors and Foundations
We sincerely thank our corporate donors and foundations who support this important work. We recognize that you have difficult choices to make amongst many worthy organizations and we are grateful that you choose to support America’s Grow-a-Row.
Faith-Based Organizations
This program began as a mission project of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. While it has grown beyond that, we never forget our “roots” and are deeply grateful to BPC and all of the faith-based organizations – of all different faiths – that provide funding, volunteers, prayers, and moral support for this work.
2009 Donor List:
ADP
Robert Alexander and Ann Bartlett
Albing International Marketing
Heidi Alport
Peggy and Peter Anastasiou
Marian Beatty
Bethel Presbyterian Women
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
David and Marty Bieler
Dennis Bivona
Bob and Liza Brightly
Calvary Episcopal Church
Loretta Calvet
Edward Cassels
Don Castle and Robin Albing
Central Presbyterian Church
Chubb
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Crossroads Christian Academy
Sharon Dec
Jens and Colleen Duerr
Karl and Karin Duerr
Christina Duffy
Marcelo and Angelina DaSilva
Guy and Barbara Etter
Delaware Valley Interfaith Fellowship
Ditschman Flemington Ford
Charles and Phyllis Eichlin
Faith Fellowship Ministries
First Presbyterian Church of Springfield NJ
Flemington Lions Club
Foundation Source
Fun Food Concessions LLC
Alan and Marilyn Ford
Ted and Marilyn Frankenbach
Mark and Vicki Fresolone
Tom and Vicki Gawalis
Kevin and Sandy Gray
Peter and Christina Greaves
Greenman Pederson Inc
John and Tara Grunden
Jack and Nancy Hara
Bruce and Karen Harrison
Hunterdon Central Regional High School BOE
Hunterdon Hills Lions Club
Hunterdon Youth Services
Harry Chapin Memorial Foundation
Hawk Pointe Foundation
Kathryn M Howell
J&J
Arlene Johnson
Charles and Susan Kalfaian
Christian and Marybeth Kastrud
Beth and Scott Krakauer
Louis and Dorothy Kreyer
Peter Lacoux and Mai Watts
Dave and Aleta Lambert
Richard and Nancy Lane
Debbie Leuzzi
William and Betty Machauer
Mancini’s Landscaping
Mendham Garden Center
Merck Company Foundation
Virginia Marlow Miller
Jim McGinnis & Laurie Anderson
George Milligan
Margaret Negoescu
Ryan Negoescu
Richard and Annika Nelson
Anne Nemetz
Marc Oehler
Patrice and Debbie Orleach
Nancy and Raymond Paul
Chip and Susan Paillex
June and Ferdie Paillex
Scot Pannepacker and Heidi Wilenius
Park Avenue Title Agency, LLC
Peaceful Valley Orchards
Rick and Karen Pereira
Presbyterian Church USA
Presbyterian Women in CPC
The Presbyterian Church of Chatham
Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Elizabeth
Presbyterian Women of Elizabeth
Presbyterian Women of Osceola – Clark Pres
Stephen Propper
Prudential
Margaret Pitbladdo
Harry Parker and Kathleen Cosgrove
Kristen A. Perry, Esq
Real Mex Restaurants/Chevy’s of Lawrencevile
Dan and Kelli Regan
Robert and Patricia Regan
James and Sandra Ridley
John and Joslin Ruffle
Michael and Donna Schneider
Deven and Lucy Schmitt
Kelly Schwartz, LLC
Robert and Mary Ann Seymour
Marc and Mary Ellen Soldavin
Richard and Caroline Southwick
South Ridge Community Church
Spoor Behrins Campbell and Young Securities Corp
Jean Marie Sluyter
Kent and Melissa Sluyter
Joseph and Tracey Todaro
Van Doren Oil
Edward Vanderveen
Olga Vannucci
Dr. Daniel and Jacqueline Velez
Jim and Katherine Verser
Maura and Paul Vitale
Adam and Leena Waite
John and Hilary Ward
John and Barbarba Westgate
Whole Foods
Dave Wiant and Lynn Angell