Hunger Task Force The Farm

I've done a few activities with The Hunger Task Force: the food sorting at the Hawley Road location, the packaging boxes of food at the College Ave location and now The Farm! It's about 75 acres of land that consists of planted plots, fruit bearing trees, fishery, somewhere there are goats and even a park area. They need people, volunteers, to help with the harvesting or gardening, etc. A nice sized group of people can really accomplish a lot for them and for those who need this food. I personally feel that no one should be hungry in this rich country of ours. And I love the fact they grow it - as you know many people on a limited income are cost conscious and the cheaper food is the stuff that comes in a tin can, box, or cellophane and is highly processed! From the ground?! Now this is how you feed the hungry. Our shift was about 3 hours and it's hard work. That may not seem long but the effort you put in - wow I just can't imagine the people who did this for a living all day for most of their lives. We are so dang lucky, y'all.Anyways, please check it out if looking for someplace to volunteer and if you are not averse to some outside work. It feels great having done it!Things to consider:- bringing an extra change of socks/shoes - towel if rainy/wet- baseball capping it- layers, layers, layers! You can always take off but it sucks if you can't add on- sunblockIf looking for a spot to eat and/or get a drink after volunteering, The Hideaway is just south on 76th street, is casual and has great food and great staff!