A community garden in Eastpointe is working to combat food insecurity by providing free produce to neighbors in need, but they need more volunteers to expand their efforts.
Watch Whitney Burney’s video report:
Eastpointe community garden looks to expand to help more neighbors in need
The Eastpointe Community Garden, run by nonprofit Urban Seed, has grown thousands of pounds of food since its inception in 2012. All produce is grown in their giving garden and given away, completely free of charge, to community members every Saturday.
The garden also rents out raised beds for $40 a month to neighbors who are interested in learning more about gardening or trying their hand at it but may not have the space or opportunity at home. The money raised helps to pay the garden’s water bill as they grow produce…