Meet a G.N.O.M.E. donating homegrown produce in Carol Stream, IL
Our Giving GNOMEs may have different approaches to gardening, but they all agree that Growing Nutritious and Outrageously-fresh Meals for Everyone is a meaningful way to give back to their communities. We're highlighting a few of their stories.
"I want to make sure that it does not go to waste and hope that it brings joy to others."
1. In 2-3 sentences, tell us a little about you and your garden.
I have a small backyard garden that I keep growing every year. I enjoy tending to it with my kids and teaching them about growing their own food and seeing their excitement grow over fresh produce.
2. What motivates you to grow and share your homegrown produce?
I want to make sure that it does not go to waste and hope that it brings joy to others.
3. Tell us about your proudest gardening moment.
I am the most proud when my kids try new foods straight from our backyard.
4. What garden tool can you not live without?
My seed organizer.
5. What piece of advice would you give a beginning gardener?
Don't give up. Find others who enjoy to garden and learn from them.
Meet more Fresh Food Connect Giving GNOMEs here!
🌱 Find all of Fresh Food Connect's Resources for Gardeners here
🥕 Gardening in Colorado? Check out CSU Extension's Grow & Give program for more information on growing to share for hunger relief in Colorado.
Your garden can make a difference!
Donating your extra homegrown produce for hunger relief is a meaningful way to give back in your community. The free Fresh Food Connect mobile app connects you to a local hunger relief program, then manages and tracks your donations of homegrown produce throughout the season. 🍅Download the app to get started!🍅