If you want some food for thought, how about joining the Grow to Give initiative in Bucks!
Supported by Bucks council, the scheme has been set up by by two local Bucks growers Justine Hamer and Sheila Bees, and provides fresh, locally grown food to food banks and community fridges across the county.
Last year, with the help of over 100 growers local allotments, Grow to Give donated over 1,600 kilos of food, and with support and funding from Bucks Council and Feedback Global, this year the aim is to collect at least 2,500 kilos of locally grown fruit and veg.
You can start your own Grow to Give scheme at your local allotment.
Starting your own scheme is a simple, fun and healthy way to bring your community together while helping those in need. There’s a ‘How To Start a Scheme’ toolkit on the Grow to Give website at: www.growtogive.co.uk , where you’ll also find free downloadable resources including posters to advertise the scheme at your allotment or in your local community.
In addition to this there are free online eco-friendly growing master classes in addition to recipe cards and videos showing food bank users how to make the most of the fresh food donations.
If you’d like to get involved this is the perfect time as the growing season gets underway, please email Justine Hamer at growtogive@icloud.com
For further information, visit www.growtogive.co.uk or watch the Grow to Give video on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8aZILzt8mc&t=64s
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