Bread for the City’s rooftop garden projects!
Bread for the City is bringing our healthy community to the next level: the roof!
Over the last few months, Bread for the City’s community garden teams have held dozens of workshops to foster reflection, learning and dialog about health and food justice in our community. Through these discussions and workshops, we’ve identified some exciting new goals and directions for the coming season!
- Expand community engagement through participatory budgeting and client-led projects
- Expand hours of operation to provide more flexible opportunities for gardeners. Build community through nutrition-focused garden events.
- Involve the local youth/schools in educational field trips and projects
- Open a seedshare for client gardeners.
Donated seeds can be dropped off at both centers (front desk of 1525 7th ST,NW or 1640 Good Hope Rd, SE). Contact Jeffrey at jwankel@breadforthecity.org with questions.
As always, our gardens will produce healthy, fresh vegetables for gardeners, food pantry clients, and BFC events — and more importantly, these spaces foster reflection, learning, and dialog about nutrition and our food system.
See more pictures here, videos here, and join the conversation on Facebook!
Get Involved!
Learn about volunteer opportunities in the garden here!
Schedule a tour of our NW or SE rooftop gardens! Tours of our rooftop garden are available on Wednesdays 10 AM – 4 PM (April-October). Please contact Molly Kestner at mkestner@breadforthecity.org to schedule a tour.
If you’d like to sign up a youth group/class for a tour or consistent involvement, email Jeffrey Wankel at jwankel@breadforthecity.org.
