Organizations Fighting Hunger
Grow the Food
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Description: Grow The Food is a collection of community gardens in the Des Moines area with the goal of growing food to feed the local hungry. All of the food they grow is donated to local food pantries. They often grow over four tons of fresh vegetables and donate them to the Des Moines Area Religious Council, the Eddie Davis Community Center and the food distribution program at Trinity Methodist Church. Since 2013, their gardens have increased in area and their goal is to grow over eight tons of fresh vegetables to feed the local hungry. Member gardens include Faith & Grace garden at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in West Des Moines, Agape Garden at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, Urban Harvest at Urban Heights Covenant Church in Urbandale, and St. John's Lutheran Faith Garden in Des Moines. How to Help:
Individuals and groups can support the work of Grow the Food by volunteering or donating to their member gardens. Volunteers are retirees, church groups, civic groups, students, neighbors and other people who want to enjoy fresh air and sunshine while helping other people. Volunteers help with planting, weeding, watering, harvesting and delivering to the food pantries. Donations of equipment or materials are also helpful from time to time. Their website has a list of current equipment needs.
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