One of the 2023-25 NGC President’s projects is a campaign to help feed the hungry across America. Called Plant America-Feed America, the project will encourage every NGC member to participate to help fight food insecurity.
How can you help? If you grow your own vegetable garden, fruit, or other food items, we encourage you to donate some of this bounty to a local food bank or any other organization that helps fight food insecurity.
If you don’t have your own garden, how about volunteering at a local community garden where food is donated. This could be a town-sponsored garden, a school garden, a church garden, or any garden that supports feeding the hungry. Not only will you feel better about being part of the solution of fighting food insecurity, but it’s a chance to promote gardening to those around you!
During the 2023-25 term, NGC will be keeping a running total of how much fresh fruit, herbs, produce, etc. are donated by our members. We want to spotlight how NGC is making a difference across America!
Just fill out the PLANT AMERICA-FEED AMERICA DONATION FORM, and submit it electronically. The form is short, and the directions are easy to follow. Some members may donate on a more frequent basis, while others may donate once or twice in a season. Every donation counts!!
Let’s get growing as we continue to PLANT AMERICA and FEED AMERICA! If you have any questions, contact Project Chairman, Suzanne Bushnell.
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Nancy Meister, Yuma master gardener, helps prepare vegetable transplants to be planted in the U of A garden. Vegetables grown are donated to the community food bank.
