1,000 Pounds of Kindness, Hope, & Comfort

​Our Food & Things Drive continues and together, we’ve already made a big impact.

This season, our community has shown just how powerful generosity can be. Between the Bardwell Farm Food & Things Drive and the incredible Thanksgiving collection from the Hatfield Congregational Church, we have already gathered over 1,000 pounds of food, toiletries, warm clothing, and essential items for our neighbors in need.

That’s more than 1,000 pounds of kindness, hope, and comfort — and it’s already making a real difference at the Northampton Survival Center, where families rely on these donations more than ever.

But our job isn’t complete.

With the continued strain of the government, reduced SNAP benefits, and rising food insecurity throughout the region, the need is stronger now than it has been in years.

That’s why our Food & Things Drive will continue through New Year’s, with another large delivery planned for the Survival Center just before the holidays.

How You Can Contribute
There are several ways to support the drive and help us keep local families nourished and warm this winter:

1. Donate Food & Essentials
Drop off new, non-expired items behind the farmstand.

We are collecting:

• Canned goods (soups, veggies, beans, fruits, meats, tuna)
• Dry goods (rice, pasta, lentils, oats, cereal)
• Protein items (peanut butter, canned chicken/fish, dried beans)
• Snacks (granola bars, nuts, trail mix, crackers, fruit cups)
• Cooking basics (pasta sauce, oil, spices)
• Beverages (powdered milk, tea, coffee, juice boxes)
• Non-food essentials: toiletries, warm socks, hats, gloves, scarves, diapers, wipes, baby food, pet food

2. Buy the Bardwell Farm 2026 "Year of the Banana" Calendar
Every dollar from the calendar goes straight to supporting local food pantries — with love and colorful creativity from our resident artist, Liz!

click here > Calendar "Year of the Banana" Fundraiser

3. Make a Donation to Carrots 2 Carrots
All contributions to Carrots 2 Carrots are used exclusively to purchase local vegetables that go directly to families in need.

click here > Carrots 2 Carrots

It’s one of the strongest ways to support food security right here in our community.

A Special Thank You to Liz and Kat
We want to give a heartfelt thank you to Liz and Kat, who continue to donate their time, energy, and resources to the Carrots 2 Carrots program and to this drive. Their compassion, countless volunteer hours, and generous contributions have helped keep this program thriving and impactful.

We truly couldn’t do this without them.

As we move deeper into the winter season, let’s continue to show up for one another.

Every can of soup, every pair of gloves, every donation — big or small — helps.

Together, we can make sure no one gets left behind this holiday season 💚