This just in: La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) has teamed up with the Chester County Food Bank to participate in the raised garden bed program. The goal of this collaboration is to produce food for people in need.
The folks at LCH planted their garden beds outside of their office location on Cypress Street at the end of April. “We should start to see vegetables ready for harvesting soon,” said Laura Mackiewicz, LCH’s event and volunteer coordinator. “We have beets, radishes, collards and broccoli. This week, we will be getting our summer transplants to add to the beds as well.”
If you’re looking to get involved in your own community, the Chester County Food Bank has plenty of ways to get you started. Currently, there are 621 gardens at 122 sites, including 49 schools, that are taking part in the raised garden bed program. Spread the word and get involved today. You can make a difference in the fight against hunger!
Photo identifications from left: Laura Mackiewicz, LCH event and volunteer coordinator; Margo Quiones, LCH case worker; Courtney Fahndrich, LCH social worker; and Mary Kay Peterson, Chester County Food Bank staff member.
