Veggies to Table in Newcastle is preparing for its eighth growing season. While the fields may be quiet beneath two feet of snow, the team is far from resting. Behind the scenes, they are finalizing crop plans, ordering seeds, and strengthening partnerships to support another year of growing and donating fresh, organic food to nourish the community and support neighbors who need it most.

Growing food, feeding neighbors

Thanks to our team and supporters, in seven seasons, Veggies to Table has grown and donated 95,050 pounds and 286,225 servings of produce and 153,700+ joyful flowers. In 2025 alone they grew and donated 18,000+ pounds of organic vegetables and 58,412 flowers that reached hungry community members across Lincoln County through 35+ partner sites. This work was powered by 193 volunteers contributing 5,000+ hours.

In Season 8, the farm aims to:

● Increase yield and efficiency through refined crop planning and regenerative practices

● Grow more culturally appropriate foods guided by partner feedback

● Expand education programs on storing, preparing, and using donated produce

Welcoming new leadership

Veggies to Table is pleased to welcome Campbell Leonard and Ruth Jones to its Board of Directors. Leonard, a Williams College graduate and former Veggies to Table WWOOFer, brings a strong commitment to community-based solutions to ending local hunger. Jones, a massage therapist in private practice and lifelong Lincoln County resident, has been connected to Veggies to Table since their very first season. She offers deep community roots and lived experience as a single mother advocating for access to nourishing food for all.

Veggies to Table annual auction Aug. 9

Veggies to Table’s annual auction returns to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences reimagined, refreshed, and full of joy. This heart-filled event brings the community together to grow food, feed neighbors, and celebrate the connections that make this work possible.

More details will be announced soon. To hold tickets, become a sponsor, or host a special table, email info@veggiestotable.org. Your support helps feed our neighbors.

For more information about Veggies to Table, please visit veggiestotable.org.