We believe in a world where everyone has access to fresh, healthy food
Grow with us.
GET INVOLVED
Join us for our upcoming community work day on Saturday, October 29th.
We are looking for volunteers to help build raised garden beds and maintain garden space at our pilot site in Columbus, NC. Space is limited, so please email sydney@growfoodwherepeoplelive.org if you are interested in being involved. Volunteers will a Grow Food Where People Live t-shirt.
Volunteer Testimonials
Together, we can improve food security in our community.
“I volunteer with Grow Food Where People Live because my county and its people matter. I love being able to be a part of a program that is really making a difference in Polk County, and it is awesome to serve alongside the families and other volunteers and get great work done all in one day. For me, it has been an incredible learning experience and a labor of love, giving back to the county that raised me.” -Ericka Berg (CMLC AmeriCorps from Polk County)
"I had the honor of volunteering with the Grow Food Where People Live in Polk County at Ashley Meadows last year and have to say that it was a fantastic experience. I loved seeing and watching the residence that live in the apartment complex have beautiful smiles and work hard together for the food they will eat and share with each other. Just knowing they will have fresh organic vegetables, fruit, and good smelling plants is a wonderful feeling to me. I can’t wait to help with the next permablitz." - Kathleen Carr, WCCA
What we do
Grow Food Where People Live is working to:
Strengthen community connections.
Improve access to fresh, healthy food for families.
Build a sustainable food economy.
Create strong rural livelihoods.
Donate or Participate
Interested in VOLUNTEERING?
Email sydney@growfoodwherepeoplelive.org
Have an IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION?
Email chall@groundswellinternational.org
OR
Support Grow Food through a cash DONATION.
Just note: "Grow Food Where People Live"
Our Program + Our Partners
We are just getting started...
Polk County
The Grow Food Where People Live Pilot Program
We are pleased to announce our first live location is Polk Country, North Carolina. We plan to replicate in other counties across the region.
Groundswell International
In 2015, we began establishing Community Micro-Farms in the places where vulnerable families live, and teaching gardening, cooking, and food processing and preservation skills that provide these families with healthier food options and save them money.
Polk County, North Carolina
Now more families have access to healthy food!
Polk County understands that people with access to great, healthy food supports the economy, saves families money and builds community. Part of the program includes a demonstration garden with Department of Social Services.
One of the residential communities in Polk County is now a vibrant community space that is growing huge amounts of healthy food, strengthening family economies, and building stronger community ties.
Growing Rural Opportunities (GRO)
Creating opportunities for the next generation of farmers.
The mission of GRO is crafting and creating opportunities for local farms and communities by facilitating education and advancement of agriculture. These activities will enhance sustainable farming operations and entrepreneurial connections for citizens in Polk County.
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry
Providing quality services to those in need.
The mission of Outreach is to provide compassionate assistance to Polk County residents who do not have the resources to provide for their basic life needs. Outreach is the location of our newest Micro-Farm implemented in May 2016, as well as the location of the Garden of Hope project.
Our Sponsors
Thank you. We could not do this work without you!
Donors + In-Kind Contributions:
- Americorps Project Conserve
- Ashley Meadows
- Asheville Screen Printing
- Banner Greenhouses
- Buchi Kombucha
- Buck Family Foundation
- Chinquapin Farm
- Fifth Season Gardening
- Jay’s Landscaping
- Lowes Hardware
- Sow True Seed
- Timberbrook Farms
- Tryon Equine Compost
Increase Food Security
Revitalize & Strengthen Rural Communities.
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