Local youth a part of the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto counties rebuilt their old garden, with the help of Dollar Tree, to assist with food needs for local pantries.
The youth volunteers wanted to provide more than just canned food for the community. They wanted to give healthy food that is assessable for everyone. In their garden they have harvested five pounds of radishes, some watermelon and other foods that grow well in Florida heat.
Riya D., 16, is a volunteer and said they started the garden as part of their Think, Learn, and Create Change. (TLC) project with the Summit for America’s Youth. A TLC project empowers youth to identify challenges, develop solutions and take meaningful action…