Programs

The Donation Station fights hunger while supporting the local food economy. We collect donations and purchase food from farmers to distribute to food pantries and agencies feeding those who are hungry today.

The Discovery Kitchen educates the public on how simple and delicious it is to eat healthy using seasonal local ingredients.

Community Gardens provide space for neighbor interaction, skill sharing, and the growth of food for community members, their families and their friends. We manage Community Gardens that provide people with the space, tools, water, mulch, and opportunities to interact with other gardeners

We also works with an advisory council to help manage fruit and nut trees on public land in Athens County, called Community Orchards, which are available for anyone to harvest from.

School Gardens teach kids about the importance of healthy, fresh foods and give them an excuse to spend time outside. We partner with local schools to provide resources, technical support and consultation to make School Gardens available as a classroom.

We hold gardening and culinary workshops to provide hands-on opportunities to learn about gardening, food preservation, cooking, and so much more.

As a way to empower members of our community to garden and grow their own food, we host Seed and Plant Giveaways each spring.