My Nonprofit Reviews

I started my volunteer experience, as a senior citizen, with AGAR in 2020 picking produce on their two farms. The AGAR team was very friendly, energetic, helpful and provided specific information to work the fields safely and efficiently. They were also sensitive to accommodate individual requests since the ages of the volunteers varied significantly as well as dealing with challenging summer weather conditions. At the beginning of each of the field sessions I attended, an AGAR member would give a talk on how the non-profit evolved and progressed to what it is today; a professionally run farming operation the provides some of the most basic needs of fresh produce to many needing individuals.
In 2021 I shifted my support to their food bank operation. You know it’s like the normal progression how a MLB player can start a career in the outfield and end it playing 1st base? I’ve been on a regular weekly schedule of produce pick-ups from the Washington Shop Rite and delivering to Flemington distribution sites. There appear to be enough volunteers available to accommodate various levels of commitment.
Over two years I have met many AGAR employees and volunteers that are dedicated to assisting the needs of less fortunate people. It definitely helped restore my belief in the true kindness that exists in people that mostly go unnoticed. The harvesting sessions gave me an appreciation how I view the produce department now. Looking forward to continue supporting an organization that I have 100% confidence is providing some level of relief to a situation that exists more widely than I was aware.

2020 was my first experience with AGAR volunteering in the fields picking a wide variety of produce. I was motivated to get involved knowing that 100% of my effort would provide fresh healthy produce to the ever increasing families in need. The field generals, I mean staff, were very helpful, friendly and well organized. I would encourage anyone having a desire to make an immediate impact on peoples lives to come on out and join in the experience.