THE FARM CREW
Dave Stabinski
Chief Financial Officer
Sam Howley
Operations Manager
Melanie Reed
Educational/Vocational Program Director
Hunter Lucas
Exec Farm Manager
Michelle Hunt
Market Manager
Leah Martin
Exec Farm Manager / Herbalist
Dave Lockwood
Compost Manager
Brenda Thorn
Animal Program Director
Jenny Reed
Community Programs Manager
Damon Smith
Peace & Unity Garden Founder
Maggie Belskis
Fundraising Assistant
Kim Dagen
Education Specialist
OUR FOUNDERS
​A Meaningful Purpose, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2020 to address the needs of food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic County, NJ. This mission is carried out at the historic Reed's Farm, continuing a legacy of local food production in the region. The farm operates year-round utilizing organic and regenerative practices, hosts a sanctuary for farm animals, and provides educational and vocational programming to local schools and organizations with a focus on individuals with cognitive disabilities. We aim to provide a community hub that inspires all who gather here to engage with nature and celebrate its healing capabilities.