A Culinary Journey with America’s Grow-a-Row
By Programming Associates, Jess Huber and Kristen Senuto For the educators at America’s Grow-a-Row, there’s no better feeling than watching a student’s face light up with delight and pride at the sight of a tasty snack that they made themselves. In just about an hour’s time, we watch a student’s journey from hesitance to exploration. […]
Consalo Family Farms partners with America’s Grow-a-Row for Kids Farm Days
Why It’s Important to Involve Your Children in Volunteering from an Early Age
By Sue daCosta, Finance & Administrative Manager My family has been volunteering at America’s Grow-a-Row for over 14 years. In the early years of America’s Grow-a-Row, a friend invited us to pick string beans in her backyard. We saw how empowered and proud our children felt at just 5 and 3 years old. They understood […]
Interview with AmeriHealth
AmeriHealth offers comprehensive health insurance coverage to the entire state of New Jersey and select Pennsylvania-based employer plans. For 30 years, AmeriHealth has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of its members while making healthcare understandable, flexible and personalized for its members. With a commitment to promoting health equity and addressing social determinants […]
How Accessible, Fresh Produce is Fostering Healthier, More Sustainable Communities
Bank of America’s Commitment to America’s Grow-a-Row and Food Access
By Bank of America New Jersey Bank of America (BofA) has been working hand in hand with America’s Grow-a-Row (AGAR) for over a decade. BofA is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individuals, small- and middle-market businesses, large corporations, and governments with a full range of banking, investment management and other financial and […]
America’s Grow-a-Row Receives Grant from Bank of America
July 10, 2024 – Pittstown, New Jersey – America’s Grow-a-Row (AGAR), a local non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting as many lives as possible through a volunteer effort of planting, picking, rescuing, and delivering free fresh produce has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America. The grant will support AGAR’s Fresh Produce Initiative turning $50,000 […]
Our Role in the Food Banking System
By Tristan Wallack, Vice President of Programming & Operations “Where is your produce going?” is a question we often receive out in the fields with our volunteers or when giving tours of the farm. The short answer: our produce reaches all counties in New Jersey plus 21 other states. The long answer: we rely on […]
Pennies 4 Produce
How Pocket Change Can Save Lives By Rachel Buxbaum, CSR Relations Manager What do you do with your spare change? Do you toss it aside, let it roll around the floor of your car, or let it collect dust in a jar? If you knew that the same change you likely disregard could have a […]
How is our produce distributed to over 20 states?
By Tristan Wallack, Vice President of Programming & Operations If you’ve volunteered at any of our four farms, you may have seen tractor trailers being loaded with bins and cases of tomatoes, eggplant, squash, or one of the other 18 varieties of produce we grow. The intricacies of farming and food banking involve numerous variables […]