Gaining Ground

Gaining Ground Gaining Ground grows organic produce for hunger relief with help from volunteers of all ages and abilities, who work and learn in our fields. For free.

We're also part of research studies to grow healthy soil systems through regenerative, no-till farming practices. Based in historic Concord, Massachusetts, Gaining Ground grows 125,000 pounds of organic produce for hunger relief with help from 2,500 volunteers of all ages and abilities, who work and learn in our fields. In short, we grow food and we give it away to people who need it. We work hard to grow healthy soil and high-quality produce, provide an exceptional experience to each volunteer, serve the needs of our recipients and maximize the generous support of our donors. Throughout the harvest season, produce from Gaining Ground’s farm goes to food pantries, meal programs and shelters in Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. Our approach is local and sustainable—most of our produce is distributed within 20 miles of our farm and within 24 hours of harvest. Some groups use our produce to prepare a free meal distributed to people who need it. Others give it away as part of providing free food to people in need. In addition, we are participating in regional and national agricultural research projects to improve upon and expand methods of regenerative, no-till farming to grow healthy, more productive soils. These methods allow us to better withstand extreme weather events and can directly mitigate climate change by pulling carbon out of the atmosphere and putting it back into the soil, where it directly benefits crop health.

01/16/2026

Getting this week's spinach harvest ready for pickup by partner La Colaborativa of Chelsea.

Thanks to the fabulous Community Farm Team volunteers for lending a hand!

Stop & Shop on Main Street in Acton has selected Gaining Ground as the recipient of this month's Bloomin' 4 Good program...
01/13/2026

Stop & Shop on Main Street in Acton has selected Gaining Ground as the recipient of this month's Bloomin' 4 Good program.

When you purchase a colorful Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet anytime in January, Stop & Shop will donate a portion of the proceeds to Gaining Ground.

A great excuse to brighten up a dreary winter's day with fresh flowers!

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Did you know that Gaining Ground runs a maple syrup operation each winter? This is our very own sugar house where the ma...
01/12/2026

Did you know that Gaining Ground runs a maple syrup operation each winter? This is our very own sugar house where the magic happens.

We are grateful to the many generous neighbors who allow us to tap more than 100 sugar maple trees on their properties throughout Concord. During"maple season" - roughly February and March - Gaining Ground farmers and volunteers tap trees, collect sap, boil the sap in an evaporator, and bottle this precious maple syrup.

All of this delicious local goodness is donated through our food distribution partners to sweeten the tables of their clients.

Thank you to the good folks at Orchard Hill Assisted Living at Sudbury! They held a Holiday Shoppe of beautiful handmade...
01/09/2026

Thank you to the good folks at Orchard Hill Assisted Living at Sudbury! They held a Holiday Shoppe of beautiful handmade items created by their residents to benefit Gaining Ground.

Not only were all proceeds donated, Orchard Hill MATCHED this amount to DOUBLE their support of local food insecurity. We are so grateful for this generous community!

Our sincere thanks to the Cabot Family Charitable Trust for their generous funding. Their support will help provide heal...
01/07/2026

Our sincere thanks to the Cabot Family Charitable Trust for their generous funding.

Their support will help provide healthy food to our valued partners La Colaborativa, Eastie Farm, and East Boston Community Soup Kitchen.
Together, we are nourishing people throughout Chelsea, East Boston, Everett, and Revere.

01/01/2026
As a community, we are working hard to meet this moment with compassion and dignity. Together, we refuse to accept risin...
12/30/2025

As a community, we are working hard to meet this moment with compassion and dignity. Together, we refuse to accept rising food insecurity and stand by while our neighbors go without.

Please make your year-end donation to Gaining Ground by December 31 to help fund expansion, abundance, compassion, and dignity in 2026. Donations are gratefully accepted by check, online payment, stock transfer,
qualified charitable contribution, or donor-advised fund. https://gainingground.org/

Thank you!

There is still time to make a year-end gift that will help fund expansion, abundance, compassion, and dignity in 2026.As...
12/29/2025

There is still time to make a year-end gift that will help fund expansion, abundance, compassion, and dignity in 2026.

As a community, we are working hard to meet this moment with compassion and dignity; refusing to accept rising food insecurity and stand by while our neighbors go without.

Make your year-end donation to Gaining Ground by December 31 to help nourish people experiencing food insecurity this winter and beyond. Thank you!

https://gainingground.org/make-a-donation-online/

Longtime Gaining Ground partner, the Bedford Food Bank/ Bedford Food Pantry, is offering an innovative solution that exp...
12/28/2025

Longtime Gaining Ground partner, the Bedford Food Bank/ Bedford Food Pantry, is offering an innovative solution that expands access to healthy food for people experiencing food insecurity. Self-serve refrigerated lockers safely store food, including local, organic Gaining Ground produce, as an alternative for guests who cannot attend the drive-through pickup. This program is one of the first of its kind in the area. Guests receive a code that opens the locker assigned to them, and can retrieve their refrigerated bundle during a designated window of time.

That's service with flexibility and dignity!

12/27/2025

After a thorough rinse at the farm's wash station, freshly harvested spinach goes for a spin! Removing excess moisture improves the quality and life of tender greens.

If this giant salad spinner looks like a clothes washer on spin cycle, it's because it is, thanks to our farmers' ingenuity and commitment to recycling!

Your year-end gift to Gaining Ground will nourish young families and create a healthier future for all. 🥦🥕🌶️🫑 🍅Thank you...
12/26/2025

Your year-end gift to Gaining Ground will nourish young families and create a healthier future for all. 🥦🥕🌶️🫑 🍅

Thank you to the many generous supporters who have stepped up to challenge food insecurity this year. There is still time to make your donation by December 31.

Thank you!

https://gainingground.org/make-a-donation-online/

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341 Virginia Road
Concord, MA
01742

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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