ELKHORN, Neb. (KMTV) — When 66 Ukrainian families arrived in Elkhorn, many of them were visiting a local nonprofit’s food pantry. But in Ukraine, fresh foods are a big part of their culture and now they have a place to garden.
- Nearly two years ago, 66 Ukrainian families came to Elkhorn for refuge while their country is at war.
- COPE and Bethany Lutheran Church partnered up to create a start-up garden for the Ukrainian refugees.
- We spoke to Yuliia Makarova, a Ukrainian refugee who speaks about the importance of this garden for her and her community.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
In Omaha, there are a lot of community gardens, but what makes this one special in Elkhorn is who it was made for—Ukrainian refugees, to help them feel more at home.
Nearly two years ago, 66 Ukrainian families came to Elkhorn for refuge while their country is at war…