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.
2010
County:Catawba
Participant Count:10-30
Organization:Cooperative/Communal Garden
Plot Count:NA
Type:Food bank garden Size:1 - 5 acres
Primary Production:Vegetables
Secondary Production:Fruits, Vegetables
Culture/Language:english
anyone interested in volunteering, in need of fresh produce
county residents in need of nutritional food
donations and/or grants
Type | Name | Website | Phone | |
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Non-profit organization | WNC Epilepsy Association - HOPE Project | View site | 828-312-8298 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Non-profit organization | WNC Epilepsy Association | View site | 828-312-8298 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Time Period | Crop Type | Pounds Harvested |
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2010 - 2014 season | various vegetables | 10,331 |
2010 - 2014 season | watermelon and canteloups | 5,272 |