Our Impact: 2024 Annual Report

Dear Friends & Supporters,

As we reflect on 2024, we are struck by the power and significance of a simple gesture: raising your hand. At Pitney Meadows Community Farm, raising your hand means many things—asking for help, offering assistance, or joining together in a shared purpose. This year, we have witnessed countless moments where this act has transformed lives and strengthened our community.

Our farm continues to be a sanctuary for connection, collaboration, and healing. Whether it’s providing fresh, nutritious food to those facing hunger, creating opportunities for people to gather and share stories, or offering a space to experience the restorative power of nature, Pitney Meadows has become a place where everyone is welcome to lend a hand and find support.

We are deeply proud of the ways our farm has brought neighbors together to tackle the challenges we face as a community. Volunteers have joined us to plant and harvest crops that feed the hungry. Families and individuals have come together to learn, laugh, and connect through hands-on experiences in our fields and gardens. And through it all, we’ve been reminded of the incredible resilience and generosity of our community.

The theme of this year’s annual report, "Raising Your Hand," is a celebration of this spirit of action, togetherness and belonging. It’s an invitation to everyone to step forward—to help heal the land, support your neighbors, and in doing so, nurture your own well-being. Pitney Meadows is more than a farm; it’s a place where people come together to make a difference, where raising your hand means being part of something bigger than yourself.

As we look ahead, we’re filled with gratitude for the many hands that have lifted us this far and excitement for the opportunities yet to come. We invite you to continue this journey with us. Whether you volunteer your time, contribute your resources, or simply share our story with others, you are an essential part of the Pitney Meadows family.

Together, we can cultivate a healthier, more connected, and more compassionate future.

Thank you for raising your hand and joining us in this vital work.

Please read our 2024 Annual Report here.

With gratitude,

Brooke McConnell, Executive Director and Jen Alexander, Board Chair