Mission Statement
Our mission is to help those in need through a volunteer effort of planting, picking, and delivering fresh produce, via a unique model that: heightens awareness of socio-economic issues, highlights the importance of local farms, and inspires volunteers across many generations and skill sets.

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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

We thank the following folks for their very generous support of America’s Grow-a-Row in 2009:

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!

  • Robin Albing and Don Castle
  • Bob Alexander and Ann Bartlett
  • Robert and Heidi Alport
  • Peter and Peggy Anastasiou
  • Robert and Liza Brightly
  • William and Abby Buck
  • Joe and Loretta Calvet
  • Edward Cassels
  • Marcelo and Angel DaSilva
  • Sharon Dec
  • Jens and Colleen Duerr
  • Karl and Karin Duerr
  • Christina Duffy
  • Charles and Phyllis Eichlin
  • Guy and Barbara Etter
  • Alan and Marilyn Ford
  • Ted and Marilyn Frankenbach
  • Mark and Vicki Fresolone
  • Kevin and Sandy Gray
  • Peter and Christina Greaves
  • John and Tara Grunden
  • Kathryn Howell
  • Chip and Susan Kalfaian
  • Louis and Dorothy Kreyer
  • Jeff and Maureen Kurek
  • Peter Lacoux and Mai Watts
  • David and Aleta Lambert
  • Richard and Nancy Lane
  • Jim McGinnis and Laurie Anderson
  • Virginia Miller
  • George Milligan
  • Margaret Negoescu
  • Ryan Negoescu
  • Rick and Annika Nelson
  • Anne Nemetz
  • Oehler Family
  • Orleach Family
  • Chip and Susan Paillex
  • Ferdie and June Paillex
  • Harry Parker and Kathleen Cosgrove
  • Ray and Nancy Paul
  • Rick and Karen Pereira
  • Kristen Perry, esq.
  • Bob and Pat Regan
  • Jeanette Rhinesmith
  • Mike and Donna Schneider
  • Bob and Mary Ann Seymour
  • Jean Marie Sluyter
  • Kent and Melissa Sluyter
  • Mark and Mary Ellen Soldavin
  • Richard and Caroline Southwick
  • Al and Alicia Tamilio
  • Joe and Tracey Todaro
  • Velez Family
  • Jim and Katherine Verser
  • Paul and Maura Vitale
  • John and Hilary Ward
  • John and Barbara Westgate
  • Dave and Lynn Wiant
  • Yanuzzi Family
  • Ed Vanderveen
  • Olga Vannucci

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.

  • Albing International Marketing
  • Chubb
  • Coach
  • Ditschman Flemington Ford
  • Flemington Lions Club
  • Foundation Source
  • Fun Food Concessions, LLC
  • Greenman-Pederson, Inc.
  • Harry Chapin Memorial Foundation
  • Hawk Pointe Foundation
  • Hunterdon Central High School – Leadership & Philanthropy Class
  • Hunterdon Hills Lions Club
  • Hunterdon Youth Services
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Mancini Landscaping
  • Mendham Garden Center
  • Merck
  • Park Avenue Title
  • Peaceful Valley Orchards
  • Prudential
  • Real Mex Restaurants – Chevy’s of Lawrenceville, NJ
  • R&L Payroll
  • Spoor, Behrins, Campbell, and Young Securities
  • Van-Doren Oil Company
  • Whole Foods Market

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.

  • Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
  • Crossroads Christian Academy
  • Faith Fellowship Ministries
  • PCUSA – Presbyterian Hunger Program
  • South Ridge Community Church
  • Alexandria First Presbyterian Church
  • Presbyterian Women of Elizabeth
  • First Presbyterian Church of Springfield – Ladies Benevolent Society
  • Central Presbyterian Church
  • Bethel Presbyterian Women
  • Presbyterian Women of Osceola
  • Delaware Valley Interfaith Fellowship