Food Programs
Groundwork Lawrence is committed to increasing access to high-quality fresh produce in Lawrence, enabling residents to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families.
Groundwork’s community food programs combine fresh food access with education in an effort to reduce the city’s disproportionately high rates of diet-related disease.
Merrimack Valley Food Resiliency Partnership
The Food System Resilience Partnership is an important regional effort to understand the assets and gaps of food access in the Merrimack Valley.
Groundwork Lawrence (GWL), Merrimack College (MC), and Lawrence General Hospital (LGH) will convene and facilitate the Merrimack Valley Food Resiliency Partnership. This partnership of 30+ organizations (community-based, corporate, and municipal) across Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen, and North Andover, communities are actively engaged in addressing food security in each of their communities in a multitude of ways.
Farmers Markets
The Groundwork Farmers Markets/ Mercado de Agricultores are held from July through October. The markets feature a wide variety of local produce.
There’s nothing like eating fresh fruits and vegetables grown locally that are best for you, your health, and your family’s health. You’re supporting local businesses, which keeps money in our community, and is the best for the environment. Come and support your local farmers, get fresh products, and connect with your neighbors.
GWL Community Gardens
Groundwork Lawrence operates a growing network of community gardens, providing another source of fresh food to Lawrence residents, while transforming formerly vacant and often contaminated open space into attractive and productive community gathering spots.
Gardens are cultivated and maintained by local resident gardeners.
Cooking Classes
Groundwork Lawrence is committed to delivering education programs that include cooking classes and a cooking club focused on integrating healthy foods into culturally appropriate meals.
These education programs empower and inform community members about simple ways they can incorporate incremental changes to their cooking and eating habits for more successful sustainable outcomes.
