America's Grow-A-Row — Attraction in Union

America's Grow-A-Row is a marvelous organization that grows hundreds of thousand pounds of produce every year to give away to the food insecure. They rely on volunteer labor from their corporate sponsors and community-minded individuals to make this generosity possible. Today, my team from work helped pick about 50,000 pounds of butternut squash, which we helped plant last spring. The food will go to free farm markets in inner cities and remote areas. This is a beautiful example of neighbors working together to help the less fortunate in our...

Excellent non profit organization!! You won't be sorry to spend your time here volunteering, you may get dirty and your body make ache but the satisfaction of helping others eat a healthy meal they otherwise would not be able to afford is worth it. I have volunteered with organization in many ways since 2009. I keep going back for more because Chip Paillex and his team are honorable and the team does so many things for the needy such as education, farm camp, cooking classes for youth in Jersey City, free...

Such a great way for the youngest to feel important and helpful. Even our 2 year old helped out last year and again this year. Even the story of its history is powerful. It teaches kids that they can truly help others no matter how young they are. What a way to get involved and make a difference in your community. The staff is excellent. The young lady we had today got down to the kids levels and talked to them and encouraged them. She them really celebrated with them at the...