Harvest of Hope Seeking Community Gardeners
KINGSPORT – Kingsport's Harvest of Hope Community Garden, a joint initiative of United Way of Greater Kingsport and AARP, is seeking individuals interested in planting a late spring garden. The Harvest of Hope: Growing with Kingsport is a community garden developed in 2011 by United Way's Safety and Stability Vision Council and the Hunger Task Force. Charlemont Avenue, Kingsport, the garden includes raised beds, some of which are handicap accessible and child-friendly. The garden was established to help feed the hungry while providing community education in growing healthy foods. Additional partners include First Presbyterian Church, the City of Kingsport, UT Extension Office and the Master Gardeners of East Tennessee. Participants in the garden are provided assistance with choosing appropriate plants and garden maintenance. Gardeners are asked to provide a portion of their harvest to non-profit organizations such as Interfaith Hospitality Network and Salvation Army that serve homeless individuals. Those interested in participating in this year's garden should complete a 2012 Harvest of Hope Application Form and return by email to [email protected] or by fax at (423) 378-4059. Applications will be accepted as long as beds are available. For more information, visit the garden blog at www.hohkingsport.blogspot.com or the United Way of Greater Kingsport's website at www.uwaykpt.org.
