More perfect growing weather has allowed the urban farm to flourish and they were able to donate over 39lbs of fresh produce this week alone for families in Burlington. Every Tuesday morning, the volunteers gather what they can harvest and supporting gardeners in the City stop by to add to their produce donations as well. Adria Cehovin wanted to thank all of the volunteers and the corporate donors to date. The volunteers there are hoping someone can donate water for September (sponsor for $300-$400) and picnic tables for them to sit down!

New at the Urban Farm! They are now planning to provide two new Community Programs on Tuesday mornings starting at 10am. One is for residents aged 55+ and the other group is for children aged 4 to 7. Must be registered – email Adria Cehovin (grow4changes@gmail.com) to sign up and learn.  

The Urban Farm is here in downtown Burlington (Brant St. and Ghent Avenue). There are vegetables now growing in 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 still progressing and all the start-up costs were managed by the Molinaro Group. The goal is to continue to produce fresh vegetables and herbs and donate them to food charities in Burlington. They also grew a pollinator garden to complete the cycle. They could always use more volunteers so if you would like to get involved with an amazing team, please contact Adria Cehovin (grow4changes@gmail.com). She posts 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.