Rotary Community Garden of Gastonia Inc

HOW WE WORK

WHO GROWS?

The garden has 26 raised beds that are tended by individual volunteers, civic organizations, churches and clubs and by groups that receive the produce. Each spring, volunteers make sure the gardens are cleared of weeds; the soil is replenished; and that seeds are put in the ground for summer harvest. The garden grows nearly year-round, with just two months off in the winter months to let the soil rest.  

WHO RECEIVES?

Our community is home to numerous non-profit organizations that provide meals for those in need. And that need is increasing, while the resources of nonprofits are stretched to the limit. Healthy food options, such as produce, are expensive. The garden’s entire harvest is donated to organizations that serve families with limited financial means. 

Mission

The mission of the garden is to feed the hungry;

 beautify our city;

 teach a new generation to garden;

 and develop friendships with people from all walks of life.

Goals

The Rotary Community Garden began as a project of the Rotary Club of Gastonia, which was founded in late 1919 and chartered on January 1, 1920. Over decades, the club and its members have embraced projects that better our community and provide international humanitarian aid. Rotarians have a tradition of fighting poverty, beautifying the community, and building character in youth.

Goal 1

FEED THE HUNGRY

Goal 2

BEAUTIFY OUR CITY

Goal 3

TEACH A NEW GENERATION 

Goal 4

KNOW OUR NEIGHBORS

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Money raised by the garden is used to offset the costs of water, soil, compost, electricity, insurance and other essentials for gardening at the site.