Thanks to our friend Myra at Volunteer Mobile for letting us know about a community gardening project in Tuscumbia, Alabama. As the Times Daily reported a few weeks ago, the half-acre project has become a popular spot, with at least 20 people participating and more community members showing interest in the project. They just broke ground last year, but already have plans to expand.
Do you live in North Alabama and want to know more about these types of projects? Plan to attend our September Hunger Workshop in Huntsville, where we will discuss hunger, food security, community gardening, and other ways to share fresh, healthy food with our friends and neighbors. As The Birmingham News reminded us yesterday, many Alabamians are food insecure, especially in the summer months.
Photo: Matt McKean/Times Daily
Live in South Alabama? You’re in luck! We’re going to be on the Gulf Coast for our Mobile Hunger Workshop on June 22, where we will discuss community gardening, food ministries, and other solutions to ongoing hunger and food insecurity in South Alabama. We recommend faith leaders, outreach ministers, social workers, teachers, aspiring community gardeners, and all people of faith interested in ending hunger to join us. It’s not too late to register!
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I am interested in starting a community garden at the Triana Boys & Girls Club that is located in Triana, AL (outside of Huntsville and Madison, AL). I am in need of a supply list to begin this project in order to secure a grant. If you could send me a basic supply list or tell me where to find a supply list, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Tonya M Williams
Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama
Unit Director/ Triana Unit
Tonya,
Wow! Sounds like a great project.
Have a look at these resources on community gardening for tips on getting started: http://alabamapossible.org/resources/research/hunger/community-gardening.
The American Community Garden Foundation has some great links to funding opportunities: http://www.communitygarden.org/learn/resources/funding-opportunities.php
I would also suggest partnering with local churches or schools for resources. You may also want to connect with CASA community garden (http://www.casamadisoncounty.com) or the Interfaith Mission Service (http://www.interfaithmissionservice.org).
Myra Evans of Mobile told us that all you need to get a garden going is enthusiasm and a little help. Good luck, and keep us posted!