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The mission of Nourishing the North Shore is to ensure equal access to healthy, local food to all members of the North Shore Communities in a manner that builds community, fosters connection, and promotes dignity and self-reliance.

06/01/2026

Thank you, PlumFest! 🎶💚

We are grateful to receive a $1,250 donation from , funded through proceeds from their 2025 festival. This generous support helps Nourishing the North Shore expand access to fresh, local food for neighbors across our region.

So far this year, we’ve distributed more than 25,000 pounds or 100,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to local food pantries, meal programs, and community partners. Beginning this month, we’ll launch one of our free VEGOUT Farmers Markets serving older adults and families throughout the Greater Newburyport area.

Thank you to the PlumFest team, volunteers, musicians, hosts, and attendees for investing in a healthier, more nourished community for all. 🌱

05/12/2026

We are grateful to the generous sponsors helping make our 2026 Seedling Sale possible! 🌱

Your support helps ensure that every dollar raised through this event strengthens Nourishing the North Shore’s mission of expanding access to fresh, local food while supporting local farms across our region.

Because of community partners like you, we can continue growing programs like VEGOUT and Farm SHARE — connecting more families, older adults, and neighbors with healthy, locally grown food throughout the year.

Thank you for investing in a stronger, more connected local food system. 💚

05/07/2026

We received a generous donation of fresh cut tulips from today! These beautiful blooms are now on route to where they will be distributed to pantry guests at no cost.

We are proud to be part of a collaboration that prioritizes joy and dignity for all community members! Happy Spring! 🌷

04/24/2026

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! 💚

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, energy, and heart to help nourish our community.

From seeding thousands of seedlings in the greenhouse, to packing and distributing fresh produce, to supporting our Free VEGOUT Markets and home deliveries, our volunteers make this work possible.

As food insecurity continues to rise, their support is more important than ever. Because of our volunteers, more neighbors across the North Shore can access fresh, local food with dignity.

To every volunteer who has shown up for Nourishing the North Shore: thank you. Your generosity creates real impact.

Interested in getting involved this season? We’d love to have you join us. Visit nourishingthenorthshore.org/volunteer

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the connection between healthy land, local farms, and a nourished community. 🌎🌱

In 2026, Nourishing the North Shore is working to expand our Farm SHARE program to serve 87 households — a 30% increase over last year.

Farm SHARE provides free or subsidized CSA memberships to local families, increasing access to fresh produce while creating reliable income for local farmers.

Supporting local farms also supports the environment by reducing food miles, preserving farmland, and strengthening a more sustainable food system.

This Earth Day, help nourish neighbors and support the land that sustains us all.

Click the link in our bio to make an Earth Day gift and help provide a Farm SHARE membership to a local family today.

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👨‍🌾: Farmer Alex of

04/16/2026

Our volunteers helped to seed over 25 varieties of tomatoes, cherries, tomatillos, flowers and herbs today at the greenhouse. In just 5 weeks these plants will be ready for purchase at our annual Seedling Sale at during Memorial Day Weekend. All proceeds benefit our food access programs!.

We look forward to sharing the progress of these little plants and seeing folks at the sale on May 23rd! Happy growing and many thanks to all the volunteers who helped make today’s seeding session a success.

04/14/2026

🌱 SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Seedling Sale 🌱

Join us on Saturday, May 23 (11 AM–2 PM) at Riverwalk Brewing Co. for our annual Seedling Sale to benefit Nourishing the North Shore.

Shop a wide selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings—grown with care by our team and volunteers—and get your garden ready for the season.

🍻 Come for the seedlings — stay for a beverage!

Enjoy live acoustic music by The Better Things, browse our raffle, and stick around for a Riverwalk brew.

All proceeds support our 2026 VEGOUT and Farm SHARE programs, helping bring fresh, local food to our neighbors across the North Shore.

01/22/2026

We’re hiring! Join the Nourishing the North Shore team. 🙌

NNS is excited to be growing our team and is seeking a Volunteer & Administration Manager to help strengthen our volunteer program and support essential administrative systems.

This part-time, year-round role (20 hours/week) works closely with the Executive Director and staff to turn strategy into action and expand our impact. Volunteers are central to NNS’s work, and this role plays a key part in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and supporting volunteers across our food access programs and fundraising events.

✨ What we’re offering:
• Part-time (20 hours/week)
• Flexible schedule
• Hybrid / partially remote
• Mission-driven, community-centered work

If you—or someone you know—are passionate about local food, food security, and making an impact, we encourage you to check out (or share!) the application link in our bio. 🔗

01/20/2026

❄️ What does Nourishing the North Shore do in the winter? 🌱

We get asked this question a lot — especially when the snow is on the ground and local growing slows down.

Here’s the answer: the work doesn’t stop.

Since the start of the new year, our team has distributed 3,265 lbs (13,060 servings!) of fresh vegetables to our hunger-relief partners — including cabbage, apples, beets, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, butternut squash, onions, carrots, spinach, radishes, turnips, and more. 🥕🍎🧅

Many of these crops store beautifully when handled properly, allowing us to continue providing fresh, nutritious food to our neighbors receiving services at Among Friends Meal Program, Newbury Food Pantry, Sacred Hearts Pantry, and Pettengill Food Pantry.

Winter is also a critical planning season for NNS. This is when we:
🌾 Set annual purchasing agreements with our farm partners
📦 Plan distribution for existing and new hunger-relief partners
⚙️ Dig into our operational systems to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth
👥 And prepare to welcome new members to our team (more on that soon!)

If you’re curious about what’s cooking at NNS during the “off-season,” send us a DM ☕️ — we’d love to cozy up with a cup of coffee or tea and share more about our winter work.

01/06/2026

New year, same mission. With your support, we’re stepping into 2026 full of hope — increasing our purchases from local farms and growing our distribution of fresh produce with both longtime and new hunger-relief partners across Northeast Essex County. Thank you for being a partner in expanding access to fresh, local food for all. 🌱

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Newburyport, MA
01950

Telephone

+19789921184

Website

http://www.nourishingthenorthshore.org/

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