"This has been a year when more of us have been in need of an extended hand in different ways and on different levels. I have heard from some of you how much the farm, as a space, has meant to you this season in particular. Although we have been extremely limited in hosting visitors and volunteers on-farm, it has been real heart-work to send as much food as we can off-site to provide some level of nourishment to our neighbors in need of assistance. We are truly grateful for this land."
-Erinn Roberts, Farm Manager
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Order from Somerville Flatbread for delivery, takeout, or safe and socially-distanced eat-in on Wednesday, December 2nd and help support WFCF! A portion of all evening pizza sales ($1.75 from every small flatbread & $3.50 from every large flatbread) purchased after 5pm on December 2nd will be donated to support our programs, so let's eat some 'za!
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Great news! On Thursday, November 5th, the Massachusetts House passed a bill transferring the UMass Field Station land to the City of Waltham! The final steps in this process will be a roll call vote in the Massachusetts Senate, and then onto Governor Baker's desk for approval. Thank you to everyone who has advocated for us, supported us, and followed along this journey. Special thank you to Representative John Lawn and Representative Tom Stanley. We're ALMOST there! For more information on the sale of 240 Beaver Street, please go here.
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We'd like to extend a heartfelt WELCOME to WFCF's new board members for 2021:
Rachel Flaksman, Becky Evans, Becky Prior, Charlotte Svirsky, and Lisa Schulze.
On behalf of our staff and community, we'd also like to share abundant appreciation for our wonderful Board members who are departing the board after many combined years of service. Thank you all for your dedication and for sharing your time, passion, and lives in an effort to strengthen our organization:
Meg Ramsdell, Timothy Martin, Chetan Vidhate, and Aaron Askanase
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On November 5th we held our 2020 Annual Meeting - virtually. We'd like to thank all of our members who attended and voted for our new Board members.
If you'd like to see a meeting recap, including our program highlights, a link to our Farm Day video and more, please go here. And if you'd like to look through some photo highlights from 2020, please view our slideshow here.
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Place your farm store orders online by 5pm on Thursday, November 19 for pick-up during the Saturday CSA distribution on November 21, from 10am-2pm. In-person shopping is also available during the Extended Season CSA distributions.
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Last chance! We need to make our fundraising goal by December 1! Please consider making a donation to a member of Team WFCF and support hunger relief through access to local agriculture. We're just under $1,600 away from our goal of $11,000, but we need your support to get us to the finish line! If we do not meet this goal, we risk not receiving our full donations in return! Donations can be received through December 1. Donate to Team WFCF today!
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We are closing out the year with a few more seasonal programs! As we continue to pivot along with the global and national events of this new decade, we hope to remain connected to our community with programs both on-site and online to meet varying needs and comfort levels of our families.
Wintertime Botanical Drawing with Erica Beade - last session of this seasonal 4-part series - online Saturday, December 12th.
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WFCF in the Community
Our Mobile Outreach Market has concluded for the year, and we couldn't have done it without your help! This was our 13th season, which we marked by distributing over $45,138 worth of produce, with an average box value of $33.65. That's an increase of 33% over 2019! And to ensure that no family went without, we operated this year's outreach as a FREE program for all recipients.
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Our amazing friends at Rancatore's Ice Cream has partnered with WFCF for a fourth and final round of Ice Cream FUNdraising to help spread some holiday cheer this year! Pre-order from these delicious flavors:
- White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
- Sweet Potato Pie Ice Cream (with Toasted Marshmallows mixed in!)
- Vegan Cranberry Sage Sorbet
Deadline for orders is Friday, November 20th at 3pm! Distribution will take place on the farm from 10am - 2pm on Saturday, November 21st (an Extended Season CSA Distribution day). Proceeds benefit WFCF education and food access programs. Pre-order yours today!
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Ways To Help Our Community This Holiday Season
Food Not Bombs Waltham is looking for donations of CLEAN used and new blankets, adult winter coats, adult gloves, and NEW pairs of socks to help our community members struggling with homelessness this winter. Please bring clean/washed donations with you to your next CSA pick up on November 21st or December 5th, and place them in the designated box outside the distribution barn.
Food Not Bombs also makes and distributes vegan meals to our unhoused neighbors once a week. If you'd like to donate any of the vegetables in your CSA share in the remaining weeks, there will also be a box set up outside the barn during distribution designated for produce to contribute to these meals.
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WFCF is looking for a graphic designer interested in providing their expertise in exchange for a 20-week summer and flower CSA share! We need someone who can create collateral such as posters and programs for our annual fundraiser, as well as signage and flyers for additional events. If you are interested in this position, or would like details, please review the requirements here.
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COVID-19 Resources for our Community
WATCH CDC has developed a comprehensive Community Resource Guide in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Community members can find resources and support for food, housing, fuel, healthcare, immigration assistance, and more. We ask that you please share this resource with others during this difficult time.
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Waltham Fields Community Farm Staff
Year-Round
240 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 899-2403
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