The garden is managed by Kevin McDonough- garden manager of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. It has 19 5x5ft. garden beds with all types of vegetables March through December. The staff of Blue Cross Blue Shield work in the garden. BCBS funded the garden construction and funds the costs of plants, maintenance, and materials. The produce is donated to shelters and community centers in Durham and used in programming by the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.
2012
County:Durham
Participant Count:Less than 10
Organization:Cooperative/Communal Garden
Plot Count:Less than 10
Type:Workplace garden Size:Less than 1/4 acre
Primary Production:Vegetables
Secondary Production:Flowers/greenery, Herbs
Culture/Language:English
Education about gardening/agriculture, Education about nutrition/improved diet, Food donation, Social engagement of people/community development
BCBS staff. Food Shuttle staff and associates.
Lyon Park Seniors group at Lyon Park Community Center
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Type | Name | Website | Phone | |
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Non-profit organization | Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | View site | 919-250-0043 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |