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More of our neighbors are turning to the Food Bank and visiting our food pantries for help. You can help with the increased demand of food assistance by making a gift today. Every $1 can provide 3 meals.

Help now at https://give.foodbanknela.org/fundraising/forms/GKEPRYER

After walking away from a $25 million NFL career, Jason Brown made an unexpected pivot—from the stadium to the soil. At just 29 years old, he retired at the peak of his game to start a farm in North Carolina. With no formal agricultural background, he taught himself farming through YouTube videos, driven by a deeper calling to serve.

Brown now donates the majority of his harvest to local food banks and communities in need. His farm, "First Fruits," lives up to its name by putting giving first—showcasing how purpose can outshine profit. In a world chasing fame and fortune, Jason Brown is sowing something far more lasting: compassion, resilience, and food security.