Catholic community galvanized behind First Fruits Farm

Published on April 13, 2023

Numerous Catholic organizations throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore are supporting First Fruits Farms, a non-profit ministry dedicated to growing and providing fresh, nutritious produce to those experiencing hunger in the Mid-Atlantic region. Last year, the staff at First Fruit Farm and 16,000 volunteers harvested, picked, packaged and donated 2.4 million pounds of food to share with the more than 130 distribution partners to help end hunger. The ministry recently announced a barn expansion project in 2023 – its 25th anniversary year – which will nearly double the square footage to more than 13,000 square feet on the 203-acre farm property.

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