With the federal government’s recent elimination of SNAP-Ed, along with changes in Youth Program funding, GRuB is facing a significant new budget gap, on the order of $300,000 or close to 25% of our budget. And, this is happening right when the communities we serve are facing increasing barriers to food, safety, and support—GRuB’s work is more critical than ever.
Our programs are about far more than building gardens or training youth to work at our farm. Growing food together is just the beginning of the deep and meaningful impacts that ripple out from our work. Our programs build relationships, confidence, and community resilience. Participants don’t just gain access to fresh food or work experience—they gain skills, knowledge, and a sense of agency over their lives.
Our programs offer opportunities for healing, leadership development, and cultural exchange. An abundant yield from the farm and gardens may be the most visible result, but the true harvest is a healthier, more connected, more resilient community. At GRuB, people who have been marginalized feel welcome, valued, and supported.
Here are some ways you can help sustain and strengthen our work. Call to Action
With the federal government pulling back from key priorities, it is time for all of us to rally. Will you consider increasing your support for GRuB?
Share your story. Tell us—and your networks—how gardening, community connection, or GRuB’s programs have made a difference in your life. Your voice helps inspire others to get involved.
Make a donation. Every gift, large or small, directly supports our ability to keep building gardens, offering education, and fostering connection and resilience.
Introduce us to potential funders or partners. If you know someone who believes in this work, help us make the connection. Your introduction can open doors to new opportunities. Speak to GRuB staff or our Executive Director, deb@goodgrub.org
Volunteer your time to grow with us. Join a volunteer work session on the farm to grow more food. Help us reach out to our community by making phone calls, sending emails, or asking for donations on our behalf. Every bit of effort helps us grow our circle of support.
Please visit this page to stay tuned about our campaign where we will post regularly.
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More About GRuB from Program Staff:
So many helping hands, minds, and hearts have brought us along, and we feel so rooted in the soil of the Farm and this place. Its rich relationships, ecosystems, and cultures teach us about reciprocal partnerships, and we acknowledge that it is a privilege to have been able to carry this work forward for so many years.
We would like to invite you to join us in this work by donating at a level that is the right match for you!