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project leader
Carolyn C
location
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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donors

  • Rev. Margaret Somerville