

This article originally appeared on Gardner News: St. Paul’s) community garden are a great help in meeting the need of healthy food!” “On top of that, was have recently seen an increase in people stating that their PCP has requested they no longer eat canned food in order to improve their health. “One of the most requested items people ask for is fresh fruit and vegetables,” Meehan said. Community garden established to assist Gardner CAC Paul’s community had always been a great friend and supporter of her organization, and that the expanded garden was yet another example of the love they have for their community. Julie Meehan, the executive director of the GCAC, said the St. Karl Lagerfeld, the German-born fashion designer who is the subject of this year’s Met Gala, liked to court controversy, his achievements. “During the summer, we’ll have a ‘Gardener Hour’ every Thursday at five o’clock when a whole bunch of people and kids come and we garden, weed, and harvest the produce – it’s all part of our outreach and what we give back to the community,” Crellins said. 14 hours ago &0183 &32 Patrick Kovarik/Agence France-Presse Getty Images.

More: Hen House helps kick off giving season at Gardner Community Action Committee A core group of about 15 parishioners helped to install the new beds and tend the church’s garden, Crellins said. “In addition to community building, shortening our food supply chains is yet another way we can strengthen not just our local economies but also have a positive impact on the planet,” he said.Ī $2,800 grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts in Springfield to support outreach programs will be used to purchasing the additional raised beds for the garden. LoCascio said he hoped his students would learn the importance of local community connections through their work at the garden.
