How can we give more back to our communities?
This is a common question coming from community gardeners. Luckily for us, it’s easy!
Just Plant-a-Row in your garden and after the harvest, Share-a-Row!
Before you complete your garden plan, gardeners should seek out which local food cupboards or local food programs are near their gardens. After determining the nearest food cupboard by using the Ottawa Food Bank’s Website’s tool, an interested gardener coordinator should contact them to find out two things:
- What kind of food you should grow to ensure you’re meeting the demand of that demographic’s needs (consider culturally appropriate foods for diverse populations)
- How you can get fresh garden produce to them directly
It’s that simple!
Demo Plant-a-Row, Share-a-Row (PARSAR) Garden
Starting in 2017, Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard began the volunteer-run 1/4 acre Plant-a-Row, Share-a-Row demonstration garden at the Just Food Community Farm.
Large or small groups, individuals, community members – anyone is able to come and help out on this plot. Maybe you’re looking for a larger activity day for your organization, or volunteer group?
Anyone interested in volunteering is advised to please click here to fill in a Volunteer Interest Form through the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard.
