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Chester County Food Bank - Raised Bed Garden Program

650 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA 19341

Non-profit organizations in Chester County that actively engage households at risk of food insecurity
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Program hours vary call or email for more information.
https://chestercountyfoodbank.org/our-approach/farm-gardens/gardens-in-the-community/

Visit the website to apply online.

Services free of charge

Chester, PA

Description

Provides gardening education, seedlings, and construction support to volunteer-run gardens. Harvests are gathered and distributed to local food cupboards where, along with non-perishable food items, residents who are hungry or food insecure can get the food they need.

Providing organization

Chester County Food Bank

The Chester County Food Bank Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides food for those in need in Chester County while focusing on hungerâs role in poverty, health and education. Using the donations we receive, our mission is to feed over 32,000 local households that donât have enough food. Food Cupboards & Feeding Sites: We distributed over 1,000,000 pounds of food per year to over 65 organizations that include; food cupboards, feeding sites, non-profit organizations and shelters. About Gleaning: The Chester County Food Bank plants and harvests fresh produce through our Gleaning Program. Last year we grew an average of 70,000 pounds of food from 40 participating farms. In the Spring and Fall, we harvest the produce grown with the help of over 600 volunteers and use this food to feed families. Your donations of TIME, FOOD and MONEY go directly to help the people in Chester County.