National Philanthropy Day is observed every year on November 15 to celebrate the extraordinary change that fundraising and philanthropy have helped to create in our world. Giving and gratitude create the circle of philanthropy When the pandemic arrived and uncertainty became the norm, no one could predict what would happen with charitable giving. What happened […] Read more
Farmer Profile: May Lee
May Lee owns and operates Mhonpaj’s Garden and is Farm Mentor at Big River Farms, a program of The Food Group May Lee’s story as an organic farmer begins with the story of her mother. For years, May Lee’s mother worked on a U.S. farm that exposed her daily to harmful chemical pesticides. Eventually, her […] Read more
Retirees Lunch Club Keeps Giving Tradition Alive
Lunch Club member, Rod Broome, personally delivered a donation check to The Food Group COVID can’t stop tradition of giving “Federal Reserve Bank employees have a culture of giving, and even COVID-19 can’t stop it,” according to Rod Broome, treasurer of the former employees lunch club. The Club has held quarterly lunches since 1990 until […] Read more
Farm to Family — a win-win during tough times
Pastor Bruce Carpenter and his wife Brenda lead their congregation in preparing 300 meals each week made with fresh produce from Big River Farms. Food shelf and meal program guests are receiving an increased benefit this summer: locally grown, fresh, organic produce from Big River Farms. Thanks to donor support, farmers can sell their produce […] Read more
Volunteer Spotlight: Ann
Did you know we have a dedicated team of volunteers that help with our CSA (farm share) every season? They are an integral part of what makes Big River Farms CSA successful, ensuring our members receive veggie shares each week. Every Wednesday morning, this committed crew joins us bright and early at Big River Farms. […] Read more
