Volunteers Needed For 4th Annual Plant-A-Thon At JK Community Farm In Purcellville

PURCELLVILLE, VA — The 4th annual Plant-A-Thon is coming to JK Community Farm from May 20 through May 22. The farm is looking for 500 volunteers to help plant more than 20,000 seedlings during the event.

JK Community Farm is a nonprofit that provides produce for people who are dealing with food insecurity. The farm donates its food to nonprofit partners like Loudoun Hunger Relief, Food for Others, Arlington Food Assistance Center, and DC Central Kitchen.

The event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 20, 21, and 22. Organizers hope to plant 20,000 seedlings to kick off the growing season. The seedlings will provide up to 53,000 meals for people in need.

The event is also a fundraiser for the nonprofit community farm. In a news release, organizers said the event will raise $35,000 to support their work.

Food trucks, vendors, and musical acts will be on site throughout the weekend.

"Planting for a purpose —that’s what our 4th annual Plant-A-Thon is all about. It’s gratifying to welcome volunteer teams, from all over the area and all ages, out to plant seedlings which will grow and help nourish those facing food insecurity throughout the region," said Samantha Kuhn who is the farm's executive director. "We look forward to hosting even more volunteers this year for this great day of fun and giving back."

More information about the farm and how to volunteer is available on their website.