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PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Community Harvest Project
Tori Buerschaper
tori@Community-harvest.org
See Where the Good Grows: Community Harvest Project Announces Plantapalooza & Open House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Grafton, Mass., April 16, 2026 — Community Harvest Project invites the community to experience where fresh food and community impact grow. This spring, the organization will host its annual Plantapalooza plant sale alongside a seasonal Open House, offering a meaningful opportunity to support local hunger relief while connecting directly with the farms and people behind the mission.
Plantapalooza, Community Harvest Project’s annual plant sale, features a wide selection of high-quality vegetable, herb, fruit, and flower seedlings grown with care. Proceeds directly support the organization’s work growing and donating fresh produce to hunger relief partners across Massachusetts.
In addition to the plant sale, guests are invited to attend the Open House, centered around the theme: “See Where the Good Grows!”
Visitors will have the opportunity to:
- Walk the farm and explore growing spaces
- Meet the team and learn about volunteer-powered farming
- See firsthand how fresh produce is grown for neighbors facing food insecurity
Each year, Community Harvest Project engages thousands of volunteers to grow and donate fresh fruits and vegetables for neighbors facing food insecurity. Through its volunteer-powered farming model, the organization grows hundreds of thousands of pounds of produce annually, distributed to food banks and community partners across eastern and central Massachusetts. In 2025 alone, Community Harvest Project distributed over 285,000 pounds of nutritious produce, highlighting the scale of its impact. Events like Plantapalooza and the Open House offer a direct window into this work—bringing the community closer to the people, places, and purpose behind every harvest.
“We are a community centered and powered nonprofit farm. Through events like our annual Plantapalooza fundraiser and our Open House, we invite the community to participate more fully in our hunger relief efforts. You are invited to see, experience, and be part of the farm season, working together to grow food and support our neighbors. Purchasing plants for your garden or spending a morning volunteering makes it possible for us to continue farming for hunger relief,” said Tori Buerschaper, CHP Executive Director.
Event Details
Plantapalooza Online Sale
- Early access for Monthly Growers: April 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Public sale opens (online): April 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Sale closes: May 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Pickup for Online Orders
- May 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Grafton Farm, 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton, MA
In-Person Plant Sale
- May 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Grafton Farm, 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton, MA
Volunteer Open House
- May 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Grafton Farm, 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton, MA
For more information, to shop the plant sale, or to plan your visit: www.community-harvest.org.
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Community Harvest Project (CHP), a 501(c)3 organization and ALIVE! Accredited Service Enterprise, is dedicated to engaging and educating volunteers to grow fruits and vegetables for local hunger relief. Through their volunteer farming and leadership programs they bring thousands of community members together annually. In 2025 CHP hosted 6,432 volunteer visits resulting in 285,142 pounds of fruits and vegetables grown and distributed through 26 partnerships including the Worcester County Food Bank and Greater Boston Food Bank’s hunger relief networks, and Community Servings medically tailored meals program. These distributions provided 1,600,311 servings of fresh produce for individuals and families facing food insecurity, who otherwise may not have had access to fresh food options. For more information about locations, programs, and impact, contact Tori Buerschaper (774) 551-6544 tori@community-harvest.org and visit www.community-harvest.org.
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