The Love Shack Goshen

05/29/2022

We’re excited for another summer season at the Love Shack! 💚💛💚💛💚 Thank you to Lucy for dropping off some rolls this morning!

Reminder, things go fast at the LS, usually within an hour. Non-perishables, personal hygiene products, and even fresh produce, treats or flowers are all helpful and can brighten someone’s day. Looking forward to seeing you at the LS this summer!

05/22/2021

Thank you to Catherine and her mom for dropping off some food for the Love Shack today! 💚💛

The need for food is still ever present, and items go quickly... often within an hour. We’re so grateful for all of the support we receive from our Goshen neighbors! 😍

02/28/2021

💛💚It's a great day to show other human beings that you care for them. Thanks to the many cool humans who continue to fill the Shack. 💚💛

Thanks to the Yoder family - they brought oodles of nice stuff in honour of today! Also, I was in the midst of emptying the LS out & wiping it down when they arrived, and they helped me reload it. :)

11/21/2020

💚💛 We continue to be humbled and grateful for the many ways that our Love Shack community - near and far - supports sisters and brothers, no matter who they are, where they're from, or what their history is. We hope this inspires others to build relationships with, and care for their neighbours in their own little corners of the universe! 💚💛

09/20/2020

In these uncertain days, don't give up. Do not despair. Let's all continue to nurture that small spark of hope - to honour the bond we have with our fellow human beings - no matter who they are. Can we take one small risk today? Can we make one small sacrifice? Can we say hello and strike up a conversation with a neighbour? Can we each make efforts to nourish and care for the stranger, no matter where we live, or no matter how shy or awkward we may feel? As we watch dear souls come and go at The Love Shack, we are inspired and touched by those who respond to the call to care for others - body, spirit and soul. Know that the humble and simple gifts you bring for your community siblings are significant - kindling for the embers of hope that remain in each of our souls. 💛🔥💚

08/14/2020

💚💛 There are many amazing people in Goshen who share so freely. The brothers and sisters who stop by the Love Shack for food benefit from their generosity. 💛💚

“I enjoy watching the cycle/development of plants. I also enjoy being outdoors and being able to give produce. My current garden is near Goshen Hospital. I have enjoyed talking to staff and patient families outside for a break. I’ve heard many interesting stories/situations.

I have always gardened. I grew up with my grandmother who had a large garden.

I grow a large amount of rhubarb because I have friends who live in situations where having a garden is not possible. I always grow strawberries, raspberries, asparagus, kale/lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, onions, squash, cucumbers, and beans. This year I also grew garlic. And I also enjoy growing spring-flowering bulbs, hellebores, hosta, and sedum.

Having good soil (or making it), unobstructed sun, and a water source are the beginning. Being able to follow through on a long-term project is also important. Planting is easy. You have to stick with it through the weeding, watering, watching for disease/insects, harvesting, and composting. Just having fun is part of being a good gardener, too!

My wife and I decided to raise more tomatoes than usual this year. Our plan is to give the tomatoes to hospital workers. Haven’t figured out the logistics, but ready to give it a try. We’ll also place fresh veggies in the ‘Love Shack’ along Sixth Street. Anything that supports other people and shows solidarity with their present situation.”
-Bud Wulliman, retired teacher, urban gardener

08/05/2020

The belief that poor people don't enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables is a myth. You should hear the excited comments made by friends as they approach this colourful cornucopia at the Love Shack! So many thanks to the souls who have dropped off produce from their gardens. Just today, we've had at least four come and share from their abundance. The shape, colour, and beauty of our (fancy!) display-on-a-box keeps changing as the day goes on. The fresh produce is much appreciated by your Goshen brothers and sisters! 💚💛🥒🌶🧅🍅🥔🌸💛💚

08/03/2020

💚🥒💛It's pole bean day at the Love Shack! Do you have any suggestions/recipes for preparing pole beans that you'd like to share? Garden produce always goes quickly, often eaten immediately, and straight out of the bag! We like to give a few ideas for people so that they know how to prepare/eat the produce they take home with them. We are grateful that our gardening brothers and sisters are willing to share from their harvests! If you have a garden, please consider dropping some fresh treats off at the Love Shack. Signs/descriptions/recipe suggestions are also welcome! 💚🥒💛 @ The Love Shack Goshen

08/01/2020

💚💛 These sweet Love Shack supporters stopped by with hygiene kits this morning! Thank you for your generosity and for taking the time to make the kits to share with the community! 💚💛

08/01/2020

💚💛 Today’s the day! We have a table set up in our front yard by the Love Shack. We’re hoping the rain holds off, but in the meantime, we have a tarp over the table. If you come by and the tarp is on, feel free to pull it off and take a look! 💚💛