What We Do
Safe, affordable, and nourishing food is a growing issue for all Americans, and it’s about much more than just having enough it’s also about knowing the right foods to eat and how to prepare them. A local garden is a wonderful way to provide nourishment for the body and soul.
Our Mission
Growing Places Garden Project’s mission is to improve the food security and nutrition education of people with limited economic means. We do this by providing vegetable gardens and nutrition education so that people can grow food on their own and become more conscientious about their nutrition.
Our Goal
Our goal is to grow proficient gardeners who maintain their gardens on their own and, through our encouragement and support, continue to grow fresh, healthy food for themselves and their loved ones year after year.
Our Guiding Philosophy
At Growing Places Garden Project, we believe that gardening can be transformative. We have witnessed the positive impact of teaching families to garden and the change that occurs when individuals are empowered and encouraged along the way. Something truly amazing occurs when a group of people come together to move soil, plant seeds, and watch them grow. The entire community is nourished and reminded that the potential to create abundance in our own lives is always within reach.