If any of you have been lucky enough to glean at Arcadian Fields Farm with us then you know it’s a magical world unto itself – abundant with tasty turnips and ravishing radishes – and surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of Arcadia State Park. Hope’s Harvest RI volunteers have been gleaning there all … Continue reading The Kale Queen at Arcadian Fields Farm
Hope’s Harvest Featured in the Providence Journal
Thank you to the Providence Journal for writing this excellent article about Hope’s Harvest RI! We are honored to be recognized by our community in this way. Want to learn more about what we do and who our partners are? Take a minute to read the article and see your fellow gleaners in action!
A Little Dirt Doesn’t Hurt
Hope’s Harvest volunteers LOVE to get their hands dirty to help others but it turns out science says digging can improve our own health and mood as well! Recent studies done on M. Vaccae, a common bacteria found in soil’s microbiome suggests repeated exposure is correlated to improved physical and mental health. Another study published in the … Continue reading A Little Dirt Doesn’t Hurt
First Hope’s Harvest Volunteer Orientation was a success!
Wednesday August 28th, Hope’s Harvest RI hosted our first ever volunteer orientation at the Urban Greens Food Co-op in Providence. The event was led by HHRI founder Eva Agudelo and Ruth Solomon, a summer staff member working with HHRI through the Americorp VISTA program. Despite the rainy weather outside, the orientation was full of new … Continue reading First Hope’s Harvest Volunteer Orientation was a success!
Volunteer Orientation – August 28th, 2019
Hope’s Harvest is hosting it’s first ever group volunteer orientation at Urban Greens Co-op on Wednesday August 28th. Go to hhriorientation.eventbrite.com to find more details and sign up!