Plant-a-Row

Plant-a-Row For Hunger

For thousands of local families, putting healthy food on the table continues to be a daily struggle. Rising costs, limited resources and gaps in assistance programs mean many households turn to the TrueNorth’s Hunger Prevention Programs for support, especially when it comes to accessing fresh produce.

That’s why programs like Plant-a-Row for Hunger are so important.
Each year, generous local gardeners and farmers plant extra rows specifically to donate fresh vegetables to TrueNorth’s Food Center. These donations provide nutritious food that is often difficult and expensive for families to obtain. Last year alone, the campaign brought in more than 9,000 pounds of fresh produce for local households.

Financial supporters also help provide seeds to families interested in starting home gardens of their own — creating opportunities for healthier meals, greater self-sufficiency and even stronger family connections.

One local family used seeds from TrueNorth to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, broccoli and herbs for the very first time. They preserved food for the winter and even shared extra produce with four other families in need.

You can help local families access healthy food this growing season. Whether by making a gift to support Hunger Prevention Programs, donating fresh produce from your garden or planting an extra row to share, your support helps neighbors experience nourishment, dignity and hope — one row at a time.