Do you have an old shovel or garden tool collecting dust in the corner of your garage or shed? Help out community gardens in need and donate them during the AHA Garden Tool Drive!
Tools may be dropped off between 8 am and noon at the Education Tent at the Market this Saturday, April 2. Whole Foods Market of Cary, which will be in the Education Tent with samples of great local food from local farmers, has generously offered to collect tool donations.
Wheelbarrows, hoes, shoves, pickaxes and other gardening tools in good working order are in great demand at area community gardens. AHA will arrange for any donated tools to go to gardens in need.
“Community gardens are increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” commented Laura Aiken, executive director of AHA and Community Health Specialist at WakeMed Health & Hospitals. “Schools, churches, neighborhoods, community groups and other nonprofits can capitalize on the excitement around sustainable food systems, connect people with where their food comes from and promote environmentally friendly living. However, one of the biggest hurdles community gardeners face is funding for all the supplies needed to maintain the gardens."
If you dig gardening and community, join AHA's Garden Tool Drive!
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