Vote for GFGH

If you have ever wanted to give to GFGH in the past, but found yourself low on extra cash, now is your chance to make up for it. We are currently in the running for a grant from DeLoach Vineyards and Organic Gardening Magazine. Fifteen other community gardens from around the country (as well as a few in Canada) are up for a $4,000 prize and only five of us will win.

You don't have to open your wallet or write us a check - you just have to vote. You can help us to stay in the running by going here and voting for our project - Wilmington College Grow Food Grow Hope. Click on the middle picture on the bottom row - that's us! You can vote once a day, every day until August 6th. Just imagine how many votes we could get if all of you voted!

As always, your support is greatly appreciated. Our gardens wouldn’t even be here without all of you. If we are fortunate enough to receive these much needed funds, we promise to put them to use making the gardens and our community better.

Opportunities to serve with Grow Food Grow Hope through AmeriCorps!

GFGH is seeking people who are eager to serve. We have been granted 15 Summer Associates and 5 year-long VISTA member positions to be placed this spring! We are looking for energetic service members that enjoy working with community members and in the outdoors to assist in the implementation of GFGH programming throughout the Clinton County region!
If you are interested in learning more about either the 10 week or 1 year term, please contact Meghan Otto or call our office at (937) 382-6661 ext. 321

Apply Now For Your Plot in the Community Garden

It's that time of year again when we invite residents of Clinton County to apply for a plot in the Friends of Hope Community Garden. We have extended the application deadline. Applications are now due by March 30th, 2012

We have 40 spaces available at the Community Garden on the Wilmington College Campus where all plots are FREE! We also have a Backyard Garden Program for those interested in having a garden at their home.

Click to Download an Application

If you have questions, please send an email to Bernadette Gallagher, an AmeriCorps VISTA with Grow Food, Grow Hope or call (937) 382-6661 ext. 693

March 2012 Newsletter

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March 2012

In the March 2012 issue:
The Third Annual Non-Perishable Food Item Pageant, was a huge success for us, bringing in nearly 1,000 items for local food pantries and shelters.~~~Find out how you can help Grow Food, Grow Hope to have a successful summer by making a charitable donation.~~~Get all of our pointers for spring planting and garden prep with the March Harvest Calendar.~~~Read our review of "Apartment Gardening: plants, projects, and recipes for growing food in your urban home".~~~Try out a spring recipe for Baked Onion Rings.~~~

Read our praises of the DTS Lil' Sis Sorority in the Volunteer Spotlight.

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