Inside a Radical Food Equity Model: Gaining Ground’s Mission With Jennifer Johnson

What happens when a farm’s entire harvest is donated to fight hunger?

In this moving and mission-driven episode of Wealth Beyond Riches, Abbey Henderson, CFP®, CEO, Wealth Advisor & Coach, sits down with Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director of Gaining Ground, a nonprofit farm that donates 100% of its organically grown produce to hunger relief organizations in Massachusetts.

Together, they explore what it really takes to address food insecurity, not just through charity, but through dignity, community, and regenerative land stewardship.

Jennifer shares the surprising ways Gaining Ground engages volunteers, empowers teens, and stays rooted in values even as demand skyrockets. If you've ever wondered how to give more meaningfully, or how small, consistent acts of generosity can transform entire communities, this conversation will stay with you.

What to expect in this episode:

  • A behind-the-scenes look at Gaining Ground’s unique “give it all away” model
  • How food justice and environmental care go hand in hand
  • The emotional impact of volunteering with purpose
  • Why giving doesn’t require a trust fund, just intention
  • And more!

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