May 18, 2021
Family Friendly Planting Event Works to End Hunger
STERLING, Va. – Kicking off the growing season, the JK Community Farm is hosting its 3rd annual Plant-A-Thon with volunteer teams from companies, civic groups as well as individuals planting 16,000 seedlings in support of ending hunger. This weekend’s efforts alone will result in over 53,000 healthy, organic meals for families in need. With a theme of “Help Something Wonderful Take Root,” the family friendly event also features food trucks, music and vendors on site for a fun filled day of giving back. The nonprofit farm provides chemical free, healthy produce and protein to those struggling with food insecurity in the region. The farm donates the food it grows to nonprofit partners, including Loudoun Hunger Relief, Food for Others and Arlington Food Assistance Center. The event will raise close to $45,000 to support the nonprofit farm’s work.
Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23, 8am-6pm
JK Community Farm
35516 Paxson Road
Purcellville, Virginia
JK Community Farm, a nonprofit started in 2018 with the support of JK Moving Services, seeks to have a lasting and healthy impact on struggling families within the Washington, DC region by growing and donating chemical free, healthy produce and protein to those struggling with hunger. As the nation’s largest community farm with 100 percent of its yield donated, the farm plans to produce 230,000 pounds of healthy food in 2021, increasing its donations to nonprofit partners as well as expanding distribution into DC. The Plant-A-Thon will raise awareness about food insecurity and support the farm’s efforts to serve the greater region. Sponsors include GreenFare, CARFAX, Ted Britt Automotive, EagleBank, Northwest Federal Credit Union, Sonic Promos, O2KL, KLNB, and Kuhn Aviation.
To cover, contact Shawn Flaherty at 703-554-3609. Learn more at www.JKCommunityFarm.org.
