Corporate Volunteering | America's Grow-a-Row

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Corporate Partnerships & Volunteering

Every season, many corporate groups join us for a valuable team-building experience while harvesting crops. Before heading into the fields, you’ll learn about food insecurity, the history of America’s Grow-a-Row, where our produce goes, and what you’ll be harvesting that day. Corporate events run Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12 pm. Afterward, you are welcome to enjoy your lunch at our picnic tables. Groups range from 5 to 300 volunteers.

WHY VOLUNTEER?

Because Your Support Matters.

Increase Team Camaraderie

Give colleagues the opportunity to strengthen their bond in a unique setting… our farm.

Make a Tangible Impact

Make tangible impact on addressing hunger in our communities.

Expand Your CSR

Foster a sense of community and social responsibility while enhancing your CSR profile.

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Movers & Shakers

Become an Impact Partner

Impact Partners are deeply invested in our mission by donating $25,000 or more and bringing their teams to volunteer on our farms throughout the harvest season Our Impact Partners’ financial support enables us to expand our Fresh Produce Initiative while volunteer events provide a stronger sense of purpose and responsibility.

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Fields of Service Sponsorships

The Fields of Service sponsorship program supports the hard work of our vast network of 10,000+ volunteers who harvest and deliver more than 12.8 million servings of farm fresh produce throughout our growing season.

Your investment provides meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences for community organizations, schools, corporate groups (and more) who harvest nutritious fruits and vegetables for people struggling with hunger  in our communities.

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Cause Marketing

People are loyal to brands that commit to making a positive impact by creating a strong emotional connection and inspiring them to take part. According to a recent Forbes article, shoppers under the age of 40 prefer to give back through where they shop.

Round up change to make a change!

Pennies for Produce

If you have a front-end point-of-sale store, you can show your commitment to giving back with our Pennies for Produce program. Customers “round up” their pennies to fight hunger. Every dollar donated equals 5 servings of fresh, healthy produce for families in need.

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Looking to reunite, re-engage, and reinvigorate your team? Join us on the farm for an impactful team ...

-building experience and community service day to impact thousands of people facing food insecurity. Check out this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) testimonial from Bank of America - our longtime supporter, both financially and in the fields! This #NationalVolunteerWeek, why not sign your team up for a day of harvesting at America’s Grow-a-Row? For more information, visit www.americasgrowarow.org/volunteer/companies/ or contact connie@americasgrowarow.org. #americasgrowarow #agarnj #nationalvolunteerweek #thankyou #volunteer #teambuilding

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America's Grow-a-Row

Looking to reunite, re-engage, and reinvigorate your team? Join us on the farm for an impactful team ...

-building experience and community service day to impact thousands of people facing food insecurity. Check out this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) testimonial from Johnson & Johnson - our longtime supporter, both financially and in the fields! - Visit https://www.americasgrowarow.org/volunteer/companies/ to find out more about volunteering with us this season.

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America's Grow-a-Row

Looking to reunite, re-engage, and reinvigorate your team? Join us on the farm for an impactful team ...

-building experience and community service day to impact thousands of people facing food insecurity. Check out this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) testimonial by Unity Bank - our longtime supporter, both financially and in the fields, as well as our Farm to Fork Volunteer Lead Sponsor in 2021 and 2022! For more information, visit https://www.americasgrowarow.org/volunteer/companies/

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America's Grow-a-Row

Looking to reunite, re-engage, and reinvigorate your team? Join us on the farm for an impactful team ...

-building experience and community service day to impact thousands of people facing food insecurity. Check out this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) testimonial by Techwave, a corporate supporter both financially and in the fields!

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America's Grow-a-Row

Looking to reunite, re-engage, and reinvigorate your team? Join us on the farm for an impactful team ...

-building experience and community service day to impact thousands of people facing food insecurity. Check out this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) testimonial from Investors Bank- our longtime supporter, both financially and in the fields! - Visit https://www.americasgrowarow.org/volunteer/companies to find out more about volunteering with us this season.

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Company FAQs

Can my company make a donation?

Yes! Your company can make a donation online or by sending a check to: America’s Grow-a-Row, ATTN Sue daCosta, 150 Pittstown Rd, Pittstown, NJ 08867. We encourage your company to participate in a Dollars 4 Doers program or provide a matching grant.

Is there a fee for volunteering?

We don’t require donations but strongly encourage your support. We are a 501(c)3 that does not accept state or federal funding but relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Will my group be the only group volunteering?

Due to the demanding nature of farming, it’s imperative that we have enough volunteers to harvest the crops as they’re ready. Because of that, smaller groups will be paired with other organizations. If you have questions about your corporate day, please contact Connie Miller at Connie@americasgrowarow.org.

What size groups can be accomodated?

Volunteer groups can range from 5-300.

Can we choose our farm location or which crops our group will harvest?

Due to the unpredictable nature of farming, we cannot solidify a specific farm location when you book your event. However, all of our farms are within a 15 minute drive of each other and you will be notified at least 24 hours in advance where your group will be expected. Additionally, we cannot guarantee which crop you will be harvesting until the morning of the event.

Do you accept cy pres awards?

America’s Grow-a-Row is eligible and has been vetted to receive cy pres awards, and is grateful for the support that these awards contribute to our programs. Appropriate awards include cases related to food, nutrition, agriculture, and more.

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