The Fellowship Program of Foxwynd Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to House of Hope for Growing Hope Farm
STUART, Fla. – House of Hope has been awarded a grant through the Foxwynd Foundation’s Fellowship Program to support its Growing Hope Farm, providing a total of $150,000 over two consecutive years ($75,000 per year). This grant was nominated by Foxwynd Trustee Jenn Hebert in recognition of House of Hope’s outstanding impact.
“The nomination of House of Hope reflects the Foundation’s commitment to organizations that provide essential resources and create sustainable impact. This grant will help them continue delivering vital support to those in need,” stated Hebert.
This grant will strengthen House of Hope’s Growing Hope Farm production and healthy food distribution. Growing Hope Farm in Palm City includes greenhouses, orchards, and a packing house. Its operations enable House of Hope to grow fresh produce for its Client Choice pantries and food bank partners. At peak production, the farm is now producing well over 2,000 packages of fresh produce weekly.
“We’re committed to the health of our clients,” said House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri. “It’s good for their mind and body to have fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. These are often the most expensive items in the grocery store and are not always in our clients’ food budgets. Having them available in our food pantries makes a positive difference in their nutrition.”
Last year’s grant from Foxwynd Foundation helped House of Hope procure perishable items for its pantries—like milk, butter, eggs, chicken, and turkey—and supported the production facilities at Growing Hope Farm. This year’s grant will continue that effort and add a second freight farm on the property. Like the first freight farm purchased in the spring of 2025, it consists of an innovative temperature-controlled hydroponic greenhouse where fresh produce is grown without pesticides. It complements the hydroponic greenhouses, in-ground beds, and orchard already in full operation on Growing Hope Farm.
“We’re excited about what this second freight farm means for our ability to provide fresh produce to our clients year round,” said Ranieri. “The needs of our community continue to increase. The additional freight farm will help us provide a consistent supply of produce for our pantry program and many of our soup kitchen partners across the region.”
The Foxwynd Foundation DAF, the underlying funder of the Foxwynd grant, has awarded the funds at an important time for House of Hope. “Our mission is clear: to empower residents to overcome hunger and hardship,” Ranieri said. “We have seen the demand on our services grow exponentially during the past several years, and we’re grateful to Foxwynd and other generous supporters who are helping us meet the moment.”
To learn more about House of Hope or to make a donation, visit House of Hope’s website at https://hohmartin.org or call 772-286-4673. Updates and announcements can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
About House of Hope
Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers Martin County residents to overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches the lives of more than 30,000 people each month, helping with basic needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as well as longer-term case management services that help build life skills for a more self-sufficient future.
The organization has service centers in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Beach, with thrift stores in Stuart, Hobe Sound, and Indiantown. House of Hope’s Centers for Enrichment at Golden Gate in Stuart, in Jensen Beach, and at KinDoo Family Center in Indiantown offer free programs, technology, and workshops designed to enhance life skills, earning potential, health, and overall well-being.
House of Hope also operates the Growing Hope Farm in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that provide sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as well as nutrition education and vocational opportunities to the community. For more information, visit hohmartin.org or call 772-286-4673. Updates and announcements can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
About Foxwynd Foundation
The Foxwynd Foundation was established by the Bentley family and is based in Pennsylvania. Its mission is to be “a lifeline for communities in need by enhancing access to key pillars of human dignity and potential such as healthcare, housing, and sustainable environmental initiatives.”
For more information, visit https://foxwyndfoundation.org.