Support LA Community Gardens in the time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening our communities at a level we have never seen before. Many of our community gardeners were already struggling to make ends meet and relying on the produce from their gardens to feed their families.
Last week, a community gardener called to say that he had lost his job. He asked if he could postpone payment of his garden plot dues of $15.00 per month until he finds new work. Another gardener asked whether LACGC could advance him funds to buy bars of soap and fabric to make face masks so that he and his fellow gardeners could keep up with current health recommendations.
At many of LACGC’s community gardens, urban farmers are stepping up to grow more healthy, organic produce to help those who are most vulnerable to food insecurity, homelessness, and sickness survive this emergency.
“People are going to need this food in a few months when they have to catch up on their rent and pay their medical bills,” says Jamie Hamilton at Solano Canyon Community Garden while he plants tomato seeds.
LACGC has helped communities become more resilient for more than 20 years. We were there for gardeners during the last recession. We have been there for individual gardeners in times of hardship. We will not fail our gardeners at this unprecedented time, but we need your help!
Will you make a gift today to ensure that our gardeners can buy soap and fabric for masks, pay their plot dues for the next few months, and grow more produce to give to the wider community during this public health pandemic?
Tito’s Vodka will match dollar to dollar every donation of $100 or more!
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To get to know our team and gardeners better, tune into our live Instagram interviews @lagardencouncil on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 pm beginning Monday, April 6th and celebrate Earth Day with us online at 5 pm on Wednesday, April 22nd.
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We hope that you and yours remain healthy and thank you for your support.
