If you still have room in your home garden to plant some food, you’d be helping out those in need.
Although the Spallumcheen Armstrong Food Initiative Society (SAFIS) won’t be starting its Produce Sharing Program at the Community Garden behind the red caboose (Armstrong) until July 8, the society encourages anyone who has room in their garden to plant an extra row or two.
“Any excess produce can be brought to the volunteers at the Community Garden between 9 and 10 a.m. on Mondays,” said the society.
“From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the extra produce will be passed on to people who do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.”
To accommodate people who are working or who cannot drop off or pick up in the morning, SAFIS will also be open from 5 p.m. to 6:30 for drop-off and pick-up.
The program will run every Monday from July 8 to Oct. 7.
This is the 16th year SAFIS has run the program.
“With the increase in food prices and other commodities, the free fresh produce will benefit people more than ever,” said the society. “Sharing produce not only provides people with fresh locally grown food but generates a conversation about growing food, preparing food and storing food.”
