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Grows fresh fruits and vegetables that are donated to the community, affiliated pantries, and mutual aid networks. Also provides volunteer opportunities. Offers community farming days monthly for volunteers and serves as educational demonstration on farming for community members.

Plants, oversees, and harvests organically grown vegetables that are given to our food center families and used in preparation of some of the meals for our Westside Brunch.

Community Garden

International Refugee Community Garden

Provides educational information, literature on gardening and related topics, and master gardener program.

Promotes a healthy neighborhood by providing activities and advocacy that engage adults and children in positive experiences. Children's activities include self-esteem and conflict resolution, art and crafts, environmental education and theme-based activities. Adult activities include cooperation with local agencies, neighborhood assessment, referrals, English as a Second Language (ESL) home tutoring, educational mentoring, computer assistance, beautification programs and collaboration with the Burton Diehl Neighborhood Organization.

Supports the outreach mission of Penn State Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate the public and communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship.

Offers year round youth educational-recreational programs, community events for parents and seniors, and life skills information for residents of all ages in the Grays Ferry and surrounding South Philadelphia neighborhoods. Also works to reduce teen violence and alleviate neighborhood tensions. Provides mentoring, food and clothing giveaways, and maintains Tynirah's Community Welcome Garden.

Provides opportunities to participate in and benefit from urban farming and gardening, community-led food distribution, health and wellness education, and neighborhood land stewardship.

Maintains the grounds of a community garden. Pursues the goal of offering a safe and attractive environment to people desiring a place to grow edible produce and/or flowers. Requests that gardeners plant extra and donate produce to local organizations.

Builds and places raised vegetable gardens into the backyards of Oxford community families to boost their food security and access to fresh produce. Also provides volunteer opportunities.

Community Garden

Provides a tool lending library and bulk garden materials depot. Seeks to reduce barriers to growing food by making it easier for gardeners in the region to access the tools and supplies they need to grow successful home and community gardens. For a sliding scale annual membership fee, the GRC allows patrons to access free garden tool rentals and bulk materials such as organic compost, mulch, and soil amendments.

Serves the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, working with 4-H horticultural projects, participating in civic beautification, maintaining demonstration gardens, teaching plant sciences, and horticulture.

Community greenhouse open for scheduled classes and special events. Provides education about the relationship between food ecosystem that is healthy for both people and the environment and promotes disease prevention though diet, movement, and active living.

Cultivates a community garden. Distributes produce to community members in need. Provides volunteer opportunities.

Offers comprehensive horticultural training to become knowledgeable gardeners.

Container Garden

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.

Offers garden plots in the Las Parcelas garden for rent and includes use of water, tools, and kitchens. Also offers workshops to learn about gardening and composting.

Community Garden

Builds and supports gardens for schools, early childhood centers, and low-income communities throughout Allegheny County. We also provide technical and material mini-grants to established gardens throughout the county, and offer workshops for gardeners of all skill levels.

Offers two garden lots available for residents and/or others interested in a gardening plot.

Manages a community garden, sponsors community events, provides opportunities for completing community service requirements, partners with other groups and organizations on additional programs, and serves as an advocate, educator, and liaison for neighborhood families.

Offers a youth leadership building program focusing on arts, entrepreneurship, Puerto Rican culture, and gardening. Also offers homework help, college prep, work readiness, and outdoor experiences such as photography, gardening, camping, and canoeing.