The Durham Region Non Profit Housing Corporation has received funding to build and plant vegetable gardens at Allan’s Place in Brock for this growing season.
They have partnered with We Grow Food for the project and will build 10 raised garden beds.
The expectation of this program is to:
- Increase access to fresh foods
- Improve food security
- Increase physical activity through garden maintenance activities
- Improve dietary habits through education
- Increase fruit and vegetable intake
- Improve health and promote relaxation
Volunteers are needed to help build the raised garden beds at 100 McKay Street, Cannington, on Tuesday May 10th and Wednesday May 11th from 9 am to 4 pm. Lunch is provided
If you have any of the following items, please bring them with you: cordless drill, shovel, wheelbarrow, pitch fork and buckets.
Please RSVP to Lyn at lyn.flower@durham-housing.com or 905-436-6640 ext 238