A “Win-Win” for Farmers and Families in Need

At Atlas Farm in Deerfield, Massachusetts, sustainable practices have been “core to the farm from day one,” says owner Gideon Porth. In addition to investing in solar energy, soil health and reusable packaging, the 130-acre organic farm donates surplus and so-called “imperfect” produce to GBFB and other organizations, minimizing food waste while helping people in need.

What’s “imperfect produce”? Nearly perfect, actually. Think of vegetables that look like they’re from nature rather than a catalog, Gideon explains, like a carrot or potato with an unusual shape. Atlas Farm donates these vegetables to organizations, including GBFB, supplying “premium, organic produce” for the 1 in 3 people facing hunger in Massachusetts.

“It’s been an awesome partnership,” Gideon says. “Food banks make it really easy for farmers to partner. We’re fortunate to have that kind of infrastructure in our area…It’s a total win-win.”

Your donations to GBFB help fuel a robust food distribution network that engages many partners, including local farms, and brings healthy, fresh produce to our neighbors all year round.

“Food banks make it really easy for farmers to partner.”
–Atlas Farm owner Gideon Porth.