Opportunity Details
Earth Day Vegetables for Hunger Relief at County CROPS Farm (age 8+) *Hands On*
County CROPS is an emergency food garden grown on underutilized Multnomah County surplus property that is being farmed to grow fresh, local, organically grown produce for hungry Oregon families. Our produce will be distributed through hunger relief organizations like the Oregon Food Bank network and SnowCap to provide hunger relief to our local community during the current economic crisis.
Come out in celebration of Earth Day and help us weed, harvest, and get new crops planted. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, and bring a water bottle and a bag lunch to keep you hydrated and nourished throughout the shift. We will work in the fields from 3:00 - 5:30 and then regroup for the final half hour to learn more about food insecurity in Multnomah County and how County CROPS is helping address this pervasive issue.
Join us for a day of good ol’ fashioned, get your hands dirty garden work all for the benefit of feeding our community!
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C.R.O.P.S. (Community Reaps Our Produce and Shares) is a Multnomah County initiative. What used to be a vacant county owned lot in Troutdale is now a community farm in which all the harvests are donated to the Oregon Food Bank. The project is now in its second season and thriving with successful harvests, lots of volunteers, and numerous benefits for the community. Not only does it help people in need, but it reduces carbon emissions, gives people an opportunity to eat healthier, and strengthens the local economy.
Project Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 8 years of age or older to attend this project; any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.
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If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project.
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All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form
Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 8+, Minimum Age:16+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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