The Daily Hampshire Gazette, August 10, 2016, by Alexa Chryssovergis. Grow Food Northampton is still growing, with no signs of stopping. For the past few years, the nonprofit that provides fresh, local produce to low-income community members has seen a steady rise in participation for its programs, and a recent $50,000 grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has allowed for even more room to grow.
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Local nonprofit to take over Northampton’s popular Tuesday Market
MassLive, April 12th, 2016, by Laura Newberry. Downtown Northampton’s popular Tuesday Market will be run by a new entity starting April 26 — but those perusing local produce and artisanal goods likely won’t see a difference.
SNAP recipients can get half-price farm shares through Grow Food Northampton: Crimson & Clover Farm
MassLive, April 5th, 2016, by Laura Newberry. Two local organizations are working to get fresh, locally grown produce into the hands of low-income residents. Crimson and Clover Farm, located on Spring Street in Florence, is preparing for its sixth season of offering half-off farm shares for Northampton-area families that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Grow Food Northampton Will Use $50,000 Grant to Help Low-Income People Get More Local Produce
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, October 15th, 2015, by Stephanie McFeeters. With a $50,000 grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Grow Food Northampton plans to bolster its efforts to provide the region’s low-income population with fresh, local food.
Grow Food Northampton names Clem Clay of Amherst new executive director
The Daily Hampshire Gazette. November 21, 2014. By Gena Mangiaratti. Grow Food Northampton’s new executive director is familiar with food, policy and community.