Community Garden

Goal: $3,000.00

Mission

We are working to harness the generosity of individuals and connect their lovingly grown food with hunger relief organizations in their neighborhoods. We hope you will join the growing list of 50+ operator partners that we are working with to fight food insecurity.

Profile

Community gardens provide many benefits to the community and its residents, here are just a few.

Make nutritious food easier to access. Community gardens put nutritious food within easy reach for residents in "food deserts", which supports a healthy diet. Fresh produce provides essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and even hydration in the human diet.
Curb food insecurity by reducing grocery trips and expenses. Having abundant produce readily available near home can reduce grocery bills for families and provide food options when they are low on groceries. This helps to reduce food insecurity and saves money.
Require physical activity that combats obesity. Community gardens promote healthy exercise, both for people pulling weeds and working in the soil. A successful garden will inspire locals to walk to it in order to gather produce, as well to check the progress of the items they are growing and to admire the beauty of a flourishing green space.
Bring neighbors together and encourage community pride. Gardening at home can be a great way to spark conversation with your next-door neighbors. When the garden is shared with an entire neighborhood, it provides opportunities for social “cross pollination” with your neighbors from farther away.
Helps to decrease anxiety, depression, and other forms of stress. Studies show that working in a garden reduces stress and promotes good mental health. This is due in part to the physical activity involved, as well as exposure to fresh air and sunlight, which boosts vitamin D production in the body. Gardening is also an excellent creative outlet.
Teaches children and adults an important life skill. Learning any new skill is empowering. Learning how to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and leafy greens is a skill that will serve you well for an entire lifetime. In addition to providing food, exercise, and quality outdoor time, it inspires people to become more resourceful and creative in other areas of their lives.