| Gardeners
commit to grow an extra row (or more) of food, which, when
harvested, goes to families that are identified through programs
at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Fresh fruits and vegetables are expensive and it
is hard for a family to be able to afford healthy food. Many
individuals, though wanting to garden, do not have access
to space in order to cut the costs of buying the fresh vegetables.
There is more than enough food grown or distributed in this
neighbourhood to make sure that no child or family should
go hungry. Planting an extra row is just one creative way
in which to share food.
HOW CAN I BE PART OF THIS?
1) Choose one (or more) of the vegetables, herbs, and/or fruits.
2) Call Collingwood Neighbourhood House to
let them know you are growing food to share, what you are
growing, and when it will be ready.
3) Water, weed, and give your plants lots
of love!
4) When the food is harvested, bring it in
to the Collingwood Neighbourhood House on a Sunday evening
or Monday morning. Please call before coming.
5) Your food will be shared with your neighbours
through: Families Branching Out – The Breakfast Program
– Parents participating in the day care
6) Come participate, help bag some food, and
meet other families! |
