Worcester County jail farm donates 40,000 pounds of produce

Thousands of pounds of produce grown at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office organic farm in West Boylston have been distributed to food pantries, senior centers, community refrigerators and charitable organizations across Worcester County. According to a community announcement, the farm produces about 40,000 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables each year while providing work opportunities for participating inmates.

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office said its community outreach team recently delivered produce to organizations including the Gardner CAC and the Winchendon Works Community Hub as part of the program…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS