Robin met with Adria Cehovin for an update about the exciting URBAN FARM here in downtown Burlington (Brant St. and Ghent Avenue). As you can see they have been busy – there are seedlings now growing in half of the 148 huge straw bales about 7ft x 3ft each. They are now growing peppers, broccoli, kale, tomatoes and various other vegetables and herbs. The project is progressing and they are now looking for sponsors – companies or people that would be able to cover the costs of supplies such as water. it costs about $100 to refill their tanks with water.

Please contact Adria at growforchanges@gmail.com – There is a large green space on the area and they are hoping for 3 picnic tables for the volunteers to be able to rest. They are also looking for more volunteers if you are able to help out. All the start-up costs were managed by the Molinaro Group and community support is coming from many places. The goal is to produce fresh vegetables and herbs and to donate them to food charities in Burlington. They also plan to grow a pollinator garden to complete the cycle. Supporting the pollinators will help the tomato and cucumber plants get started. Adria will post updates along the way on their facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/I.will.grow.for.change.

If you are in need or know of someone who could use our help PLEASE have them email us at info@burlingtonfoodbank.ca or call 905-637-2273 to make arrangements to have food dropped at their door or make arrangements to pick it up through our curb-side pickup option. If you are a resident in Burlington, we are all here to help. Don’t struggle – give us a call.