Many thanks to the Deloitte Des Moines Corporate Service Team who volunteered in the Faith & Grace Garden on Friday, June 7! This high energy team did a wonderful job mulching the tomato and pepper plants, harvesting peas, and erecting a fence. There are still lots of volunteer opportunities in the garden. We need help mulching, planting and harvesting. Please see the end of this message to volunteer in the garden.
Planting and Harvest Update
We are now planting sweet potatoes, cucumbers, and melons. Soon we will plant sweet corn.
We are continuing to harvest salad bowl crops; we will harvest white potatoes and garlic soon.
Below is an update on our produce deliveries through June 20, 2024:
PRODUCE POUNDS
Blueberries: 10
Collards: 45
Ground cherries: 5
Lettuce: 210
Kale: 20
Radishes: 75
Peas: 350
Swiss Chard: 45
Turnips: 10
Total: 770
DONATION SITES
CFUM (Children and Families Urban Movement): 245 pounds
Joppa: 30 pounds
Trinity Los Americas: 235 pounds
WDM Human Services: 260 pounds
TOTAL: 770 pounds
Volunteer hours changed June 1.
Starting June 1, our new volunteer hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m, Afternoon volunteer hours are available by appointment. Please text Mark Marshall at 515-988-5381 to volunteer in the afternoon. No experience necessary. Please sign-up for morning hours HERE. No experience necessary.
Why sign-up? By signing up, you help us plan to make your volunteer experience more enjoyable. We are also able to notify you in case of a cancellation.
When volunteering in the garden, wear clothes that can get dirty and dress for the weather. Bring garden gloves if you have them; otherwise, we can provide them. We have all the tools you will need.
Thank you for your help!
Large groups volunteer by appointment. School, church, civic, and corporate groups are always welcome in the garden by appointment. Send a message to info@growthefood.org to learn about volunteering as fits your group’s schedule.
