Having access to fresh produce right outside your door assures your family of an affordable way to eat delicious, healthy food all year long. Growing your own food has tremendous benefits including physical exercise, mental rest and a nutritious harvest.
Our Gardens For Everyone garden box numbers are growing!
We’re at 411 and counting…
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle wants to help you get started by building a raised-bed garden box with you and supporting you along the way from seed to harvest, whether you are a brand-new gardener or a seasoned “green thumb.”
The Gardens For Everyone project is for anyone interested in having a home garden in the seven county service area. Priority is given to low- to moderate-income households, as well as organizations in this area that want to grow food for their community. Applications are accepted year-round. We process applications on a wait-list system.
To be eligible to receive a garden bed, you must have enough space in your yard, as well as sunlight, and access to water.
To make the program accessible to all, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle has a pay-what-you-can policy with a minimum contribution from individuals and families. Because we have limited funding, we ask that you contribute as much as possible toward the full cost of materials and labor, which is $200 per bed. We ask that organizations pay the full cost of each bed. Individuals who are not able to afford this amount are still encouraged to apply, and we will work with applicants on a case-by case basis to attempt to cover any remaining costs through sponsorships and/or donations.
We provide you with:
● A 4’ x 8’ x 20” raised-bed garden box filled with healthy soil
● Free seeds and seedlings to get you started
● Access to free gardening education and resources, including our Seed to Supper beginning gardeners' class and manual, as well as gardening workshops throughout the season
● Ongoing support through special drop-in open garden hours at the Camden Street Learning Garden located at 811 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, and the Geer Street Learning Garden located at 110 East Geer Street in Durham, NC.
● After submitting a digital application, please complete a Landlord Permission Letter if one is needed.
Are you interested in helping a beginning gardener be successful in growing food for their family or community? If you have gardening experience, apply to be a Gardens For Everyone Mentor! We are in the process of revamping our Mentorship program to best suit the needs of our new gardeners. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as we work to build up our mentorship network.
Questions or Concerns? Email GardensForEveryone@FoodShuttle.org
