| Growing Fresh, Local Vegetables for Hunger Relief (County CROPS) |
Agency: Multnomah County CROPS
Description:
Join a group of volunteers on a done-in-a-day
project led by a Hands On Greater Portland volunteer leader. No advance
training or ongoing commitment required, so sign up and participate in a
project that fits your schedule. Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3355.
County CROPS is an emergency food garden grown on underutilized Multnomah
County surplus property that will be 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. Join us for a day of good ol’ fashioned, get your hands dirty
garden work all for the benefit of the Oregon Food Bank.
We are maintaining this two-acre plot across the street from McMenamins
Edgefield on the site of the old poor farm (“The Pig Farm”) for the next 2
years. Come help us make the sophomore year of this project a huge success.
Bring your gloves, some nice sturdy shoes, clothing appropriate for the
weather, your strong back, and a dose of flexibility as we assemble for a few
hours of work. We encourage skilled gardeners as well as garden novices to join
us. There will be work for every skill level and plenty of opportunities to
learn basic organic gardening skills.
What do you need to bring with you? Water and a snack for yourself!
What should you wear? Gardening gloves, boots,
long pants, hat with a brim. No open toe
shoes please. We want everyone to have a
safe and fun time at the CROPS farm. So,
please come prepared! ThanksAGE REQUIREMENTS AND WAIVER:
- Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older to attend
this project.
- Any volunteer under age 16 must attend with a parent
or adult chaperone.
- All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a
waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.
Please download, complete, and bring the waiver on the day
of the project: http://bit.ly/HandsOnYouthWaiver
This project is approved for volunteers with the following restrictions: Court-Ordered
Impact Areas: Environment, Homelessness/Hunger, Other
Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Hunger, Community Enrichment, Environment, Education
Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Working with People, Heavy Lifting, Yard Work & Gardening, Trail work & Planting
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