DC Food for All volunteer shift at DC Central Kitchen: Thursday, May 13, 5-8pm 425 Second Street NW. We’ll kick things off with a short discussion about DCCK’s efforts to source local produce from 5-5:30. Then we’ll get to prepping! During co-op shifts, volunteers help prep fresh produce from local farms for use in the 4,500 meals that the Kitchen distributes each day to clients at shelters and other social-service areas. RSVP to dcfoodforall@gmail.com.
Capital Area Food Bank is gearing up for this season’s Grow A Row project! Grow A Row is a way for gardeners to Gardeners throughout the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area are encouraged to grow and donate produce to local community organizations that serve people in need. Whether you grow an extra row, dig up your entire yard, or organize a collective donation from your community garden, we appreciate your contribution! Contact us to participate and we will work with you to determine the best way to distribute your produce to the community. For more information or to participate, contact growarow@capitalareafoodbank.org.
Sign your group up for a summer visit to the Washington Youth Garden. We are now accepting applications for summer camps and other youth groups to participate in our SPROUT field trip program. WYG staff facilitates a ninety minute garden and nutrition based education program for all ages. We are located at the U.S. National Arboretum, 446 acres of green space perfect for additional exploring on a summer day. Please fill out and return this reservation form t. Please note: this program is for schools and organizations, individuals and families can explore our public garden anytime.
The Neighborhood Farm Initiative Volunteer Workdays: NFI hosts volunteer workdays every Wednesday from 4:30-7 and every Saturday from 9-1. No experience necessary and no need to RSVP – just show up and get your hands dirty! We can also arrange other workdays with large groups. Our small urban farm is walking distance from the Fort Totten metro station. Email neighborhoodfarm@gmail.com to sign up for our email list!
