Harvest-to-Hand Community Gardens

The Harvest-to-Hand Community Garden program supports member agencies to develop and maintain their own garden projects during the growing season. With the assistance of a seasonal, full-time gardener, North York Harvest has been providing support to five member agencies to grow fresh produce alongside their conventional food programming.

Community gardens support food assistance programs by providing a reliable source of fresh produce during the summer, when food bank inventories are often low. The gardens also offer community-building opportunities when people can gather to socialize, share skills, and support each other while growing together. The gardens also demonstrate an alternative way to access healthy, nutritious food in urban settings.

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