How to get started with the BAGC grow-a-row project
It's so easy! Simply:
- Plant your seeds and nurture your garden.
- At harvest time, remove the majority of the garden dirt and trim off any dead leaves from your veggies. Take your produce to the foodbank warehouse (contact us for location and schedule — PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE WHEN WE ARE CLOSED).
- Be sure to let us know that the produce is designated for the BAGC Grow-A-Row project so it can be weighed and added to our total. Recording your donation is important, as we will be able to measure our community’s contributions and report our success.
- Pat yourself on the back for a making a wonderful contribution to your community!
Which Crops are Best Suited for Donation?
Root vegetables are preferred; however, any produce that can be easily handled and stored including broccoli, cabbage, carrots, peas, beans, tomatoes, radishes, parsnips, and summer squash (including zucchini) are welcome. While your donation is very much needed, please do not bring damaged, spoiled or extremely perishable vegetables.
Your donation, whether it’s a handful of green beans, a bag of potatoes, or a truckload of zucchini will be appreciated and put to good use.