January 18, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Julie Lehman
Garden Project Manager
(517) 853-7809
gardenproject@glfoodbank.org
Greater Lansing Food Bank Offers Training and Resources to Area Gardeners
LANSING, Mich.– As part of its Garden Project, Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) is now registering individuals and groups throughout Mid-Michigan interested in starting and sustaining community gardens. GLFB is offering three training sessions throughout February and March on subjects such as garden outreach, organizing a garden and managing community garden volunteers. Though the organization is focused on assisting low-income families, anyone is welcome to participate in gardening at GLFB.
“The Garden Project is our way of getting more fresh produce out to families” says Joe Wald, Executive Director of the Greater Lansing Food Bank. “It also gives our clients a sense of pride and agency, to be able to grow food for themselves.” Community gardens increase the natural beauty of Lansing neighborhoods, as well as create opportunities for recreation, exercise and education. Participation in a community garden allows neighbors to save money on grocery bills while increasing access to local fruits and vegetables.
Garden Leaders’ Training Sessions will be held over the course of the Saturdays, on February 18, February 25 and on March 11. These sessions are designed for those who wish to start a new community garden or support existing gardens. New community garden projects in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Gratiot, Shiawassee, Isabella and Clare counties are eligible for to apply for resources and assistance. Contact the Garden Project at (517) 853-7809 or by e-mail at gardenproject@GLFoodBank.org to register and learn more.
بنك الطعام في لانسنج الكبرى (GLFB) هو منظمة غير ربحية توفر الغذاء في حالات الطوارئ للأفراد والأسر المحتاجة في مقاطعات إنغام وإيتون وكلينتون وشياواسي وكلير وإيزابيلا وغراتيوت. وهي تجمع الأموال والمواد الغذائية والمساهمات العينية لتلبية الاحتياجات الغذائية الطارئة؛ وتنسق وتدعم عمل مخازن الطعام في المنطقة؛ وتنقذ فائض الطعام الصحي الذي كان سيذهب هباءً لولا ذلك؛ وتعزز وتشجع وتؤكد على برامج المساعدة الذاتية نحو هدف الاكتفاء الذاتي؛ وتثقف المجتمع بشأن قضايا الجوع.
The Garden Project (GP) is dedicated to growing healthy food and cultivating connections throughout the community. GP’s network of over 120 community gardens throughout seven mid-Michigan counties includes gardens operated by schools, churches, service agencies, housing groups and neighbors working together. To learn more about the Greater Lansing Food Bank, visit greaterlansingfoodbank.org.
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