Help support our critical work in 2022

The need for our work remains evident, and GTC has stayed strong in 2021. We continue to lead as one of a handful of Black-led youth farming organizations in New England, and persevered as we worked through organizational transitions and adapted to the needs of our community. GTC youth returned to a revitalized curriculum, new staff brought their skills to the table, and we continued to provide locally grown, delicious, pesticide-free fruits, vegetables, and herbs for our neighbors.
  
Your gift today supports the work of GTC to build a more equitable, sustainable, and racially just food system and grow youth leadership this winter and into next year. Help us reach our $48,000 goal!

With your support, over the winter months, we will: 

• work with our youth to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills and learn more deeply about food and racial justice, regenerative farming, and the vegetables we grow
• grow micro-greens and other winter cold weather crops in our greenhouse
• keep our Community Farm Store open safely as a resource for our neighbors and those receiving HIP benefits in Springfield and beyond
• run a 16 week long winter farm share program serving families and elders, providing low-cost farm shares to those unable to pay full price
• continue to adapt our youth programming, Farm Store and farm share operations, and volunteering opportunities to better serve our neighbors