Accessing fresh and healthy food is the foundation of overall health. That is why SILO builds and installs raised vegetable garden beds in their backyards of families experiencing ongoing food insecurity. SILO has installed 286 mini vegetable garden which provide healthy food for 495 people, including 213 children. By empowering our friends to grow their own produce, we remove obstacles to their long-term food stability and health.
We have completed four growing seasons and are thrilled for how this program provides a layer of food stability for our friends- right in their own backyard. Simultaneously, the gardening program provides participants with purpose, education and “garden therapy” while empower our friends to provide for their most basic needs.
Are you interested in growing your own food, but having trouble getting started?
Complete the attached raised bed application and submit in March to [email protected]. Up to one raised bed per person up to 4 raised beds per household.
