At Easterns Automotive Group, serving our community is part of who we are. For this edition of Giving a Lift with FOX45 News, we were proud to surprise and support First Fruits Farm, an organization making a measurable impact on food insecurity across the region.

First Fruits Farm operates on 281 acres in Freeland, Maryland, where every crop is grown solely for donation. None of the produce is sold. Instead, it is delivered to food banks, pantries, shelters, churches, schools, and nonprofits across Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. For families facing food insecurity, this work is essential.

The farm partners with more than 300 organizations, including the Maryland Food Bank, Central PA Food Bank, and the Diocese of Wheeling Charleston. Volunteers from all backgrounds come together to plant, harvest, and distribute fresh food to communities that need it most.

The farm also leads the Flourish Project, which supports marginalized groups through hands-on farming, giving them space to grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

During our visit, Easterns Automotive Group donated $2,200 to support the farm’s ongoing efforts. It is a small contribution toward a mission that works tirelessly every day, and we are proud to stand beside them.

This holiday season, First Fruits Farm will host Journey to Joy, a drive-thru live nativity experience at 20431 Middletown Road in Freeland, Maryland, on December 19, 20, and 21, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Organizations like First Fruits Farm remind us what community support truly looks like. That is why Giving a Lift exists.