- project leader
- Carolyn C
- location
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163 Sheldon Lane(Ardmore/Lower Merion Township)
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the project
The Bethel Community Garden was established in 2018. In its two (2) garden seasons, the Garden has produced over 2,500 lbs of produce. Over 65% has been donated to local food pantries, community members and friends. We want to extend the garden to our neighbors homes in the immediate neighborhood!
the steps
* Marketing of opportunity to local neighbors, community at large of opportunity to have a raised bed.
* Team will survey "potential" garden area and provide to neighbor potential design schematic
* Purchase of supplies and necessities for each raised bed: lumber, soil/compost, seeds/seedlings, water sourcing
* Build/Plant Day - build the bed and planting of seed/seedlings and signage for garden
* Assign a garden mentor to each garden, who will provide "technical support", tips, advice and other supports as needed
*Families will be encouraged to ensure. that the produce is part of their family's food supply, donated to local food pantry or community neighbor/friend
why we're doing it
In response to COVID-19, the Bethel Victory Community Garden Team thought it very important that gardening and empowering our neighbors to sustain their own food supply is critical. Additionally, as a proactive response to what we know will be increased numbers of persons who will experience food insecurity. Our church's garden has/will continue to be a source of produce, however it is not enough. It is critical to food sourcing into the hands of the people! Additionally, there are a wealth of benefits to gardening in addition to the nutrition/wellness component.
budget
The goal is to build 35 raised beds by June 31, 2020
Lumber: $2,500
Seeds/Seedlings: $750
Soil/Compost: $1,000
Labor: $1,000
Building materials & garden timers: $750
PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED = | $6,000 |
ioby Platform Fee | $35 |
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) (Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.) |
$187 |
TOTAL TO RAISE = | $6,222 |
Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign. |
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photos
This is where photos will go once we build flickr integrationdonors
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Rev. Margaret Somerville