HOPE (Help Our People Eat) Garden #2
HOPE was formed in 2010 as a project of WNC Epilepsy Association.HOPE consist of 2 garden locations. 1 in Hickory and 1 in Newton. HOPE is operated fully on a volunteer basis. Fresh vegetables and fruit produced are given to epilepsy network, Hickory Soup Kitchen, ECCCM (Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry) of Newton etc.
** Newton Garden - access to garden: Hwy 321 towards Maiden, pass Gov’t Center Complex, to intersection @ Hwy 10/321. turn right on Hwy 10/West C St, slowly pass Western Steer, and turn right and drive back into driveway between 628 & 702 West C St and the garden will be about 200 yards back.
*** Hickory YMCA - From downtown Hickory, come down North Center St, pass Frye Reg. Med. Ctr, go thru 2 stop lights. After stop light of North Center St & 7th Ave intersection, you’ll see Hickory YMCA parking lot entrance on left. Garden is immediately after parking lot on left.
Garden Information
2011
County:Catawba
Participant Count:10-30
Organization:Cooperative/Communal Garden
Plot Count:—-
Type:Food bank garden Size:1/4 acre to 1 acre
Primary Production:Vegetables
Secondary Production:Flowers/greenery, Fruits, Vegetables
Culture/Language:English
anyone interested in volunteering; anyone in need of fresh produce
county residents in need of nutritional food
donations and grants
Affiliated Organization
| Type | Name | Website | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-profit organization | Western North Carolina Epilepsy Association | View site | 828-312-8298 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Production Report
| Time Period | Crop Type | Pounds Harvested |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 - 2014 | Vegetables | 10,331 |
| 2010 - 2014 | fruit - watermelon & cantaloupe | 5,272 |
Contact Information
Land Ownership:
Land TrustHickory YMCA
Garden Contact:
Christine Cofer828-312-8298
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Tad Texer
828-640-5146
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Garden Location:
700 North Center Street, Hickory, NC 28601, USAMailing Address:
WNC Epilepsy Association2345 23rd Ave Dr NE
Hickory, NC 28601
