Kinship Farm’s Grow Food for Good (GFG) program empowers families, children, and community neighbors in Hamilton-Wenham to grow food and eggs that are donated through the Acord Food Pantry to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. What began as a small act of generosity has grown into a community-driven effort rooted in education, environmental stewardship, and service.

GFG invites people of all ages to participate in growing something meaningful—through gardening, raising chicks, caring for laying hens, and helping with harvest and distribution. Participants learn where food comes from, how to care for the land, and how small, collective actions can make a real difference close to home.

We are expanding GFG through a new partnership with the Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center and Acord to repurpose food waste from Acord to feed animals at the School. Cuvilly has also joined GFG as an egg donor, increasing the supply of fresh, nutritious food shared with the community. In addition, Kinship Farm will support Cuvilly’s community garden efforts, helping them to grow produce on site that will be shared locally. Together, these partnerships expand access to locally grown food and strengthen food distribution through Acord.

As interest grows, so does impact. Currently, eight households participate as egg donors. In the past year alone, GFG donated more than 4,262 eggs, installed 10 raised garden beds at group homes, feed the group homes directly from their gardens, and generated over 300 pounds of extra fresh produce for local neighbors in need through Acord.

Kinship Farm and GFG is about more than food, we are about cultivating good through generosity, resilience, and belonging. We believe food grown with intention and shared with love makes Hamilton-Wenham stronger, kinder, and more Awesome-r.

Thank you for considering to help us in expanding our project and for championing grassroots ideas that help our community thrive.