YMCA Southcoast: Branch Sites - Dartmouth

What is Sharing the Harvest?

Sharing the Harvest is a community farm collaboration between YMCA Southcoast, the United Way of Greater New Bedford, and the Hunger Commission of Southeastern Massachusetts (a program of the United Way). We started with a one-acre parcel in 2006 that yielded nearly 6,000 lbs of produce. In 2008 we grew more than 15,000 lbs of produce on two acres of land. We look forward to another successful year in 2009. All of the fresh vegetables produced are distributed to area food pantries, soup kitchens and other emergency feeding programs by the Hunger Commission.
Thousands of children, families and individuals in need of food assistance from Fall River to Wareham received fresh vegetables thanks to the efforts of volunteers of all ages and abilities. In 2008, more than 400 volunteers worked more than 1,400 hours from May through October to help plant, nurture and harvest the crops. In 2009 we hope to increase those hours.

Meet our new farmer, Dan King!

Dartmouth Grange No. 162 Awards Sharing the Harvest 2009 Community Citizens Award

We are hiring!
Camp Metacomet - Sharing the Harvest Farm Counselor Wanted. Click here for more information.

Volunteer at Sharing the Harvest

Little Sprouts newsletter:

May 2009
Apr 2009
Sep 2008
Aug 2008
Jul 2008
Jun 2008
Apr 2008
Little Sprouts 2007
End of Season Harvest Report 2009

Email sharingtheharvest@ymcasouthcoast.org to be put on the mailing list for future issues.

Volunteer

You can make a difference in your community by volunteering on the farm. Volunteer hours will begin again in April 2009. Volunteers may drop in on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-11, or Thursdays from 3-5. Starting July 1st we will add on an early morning Monday from 7-9. We also invite groups and individuals to volunteer at other times. Please call the Dartmouth YMCA at 508.993.3361 ext13 or email sharingtheharvest@ymcaosuthcoast.org for more information.

Donate

You can also help by Sponsoring a Crop ($1,000) or joining Friends of the Harvest ($100+ donation). Donate on-line or mail your gift to the Dartmouth YMCA, 276 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA 02748. For more information, email sharingtheharvest@ymcasouthcoast.org, call the Dartmouth YMCA at 508.993.3361, or fill out the YMCA Volunteer Application on-line. Contact the YMCA Southcoast Development Office for further information on financial support or download the Get Involved Form.