“Thank you again so much for all the wonderful produce we have been able to offer to the Laurel Woods community. We serviced almost 70 families this past week that are beyond appreciative! Such a wonderful opportunity for a community that has indicated through a formal needs assessment that access to healthy and affordable food is a need.”
Alesia R. – Laurel Woods Community School
“Thank you for how the farm’s produce helped me to have healthy vegetables for me and the children. It helped me a lot at a time when I was in a bad financial situation. The vegetables were great to go and pickup at school every week. I hope the vegetables return to the community, thank you!”
Paloma P. – Laurel, MD
“Open Doors Food Pantry extends it’s grateful thanks for your continued contributions of fresh produce. We are neighbors who are highly motivated to feed the hungry with quality food products. We are truly blessed to take your stock during the spring/summer/fall months you distribute to your CSA customers. Our clients are very blessed to receive the ultra-fresh produce you donate. It’s no wonder clients arrive at our parking lot very early so they can receive your produce! We look forward to a continued relationship with you in years to come and thank you for your part in feeding the hungry of Howard County and surrounding areas.”
Carol H. – Founder of Open Doors Food Pantry
NO FOOD WILL BE WASTED FROM GORMAN FARMs.
It is important that our CSA members know any leftover produce goes directly to supporting the Community and those in need. We are proud of our relationships with our donation partners. Over the past 10 years, we have made substantial donations every week. In 2024, Gorman Farms donated over $55,000 of produce back to our community.
A common concern with a CSA is too much food or wasted food. At Gorman Farms, your food is not distributed in a box. You choose your selections within our offerings. You may take less, without compromising your value because that is built in. Understanding Share Value
All extra produce goes to the effort of giving back. We encourage Full Share memberships, as it positions the member for the best options. If/When it is too much food, never feel bad leaving a few items back. Learn more
Purchasing a Full Share for this reason alone helps Gorman Farms as a ‘Community Supporting Farm’.
Participating in the Gorman Farms CSA is not only providing the means for a farm in the neighborhood but is also giving back to the community through outreach.
These wonderful organizations are all serving the local Howard County community, and those in need struggling to purchase quality and nutritious foods. These organizations take all the fresh produce and add it to their grocery store like setting and open their doors to those in need. It is truly making a community difference.
