The Tarrant Area Food Bank Community Garden Program is an initiative in which communities at risk of hunger and malnutrition are guided and inspired to grow their own produce. This program offers creative and simple solutions to improve access to nutritious food in our service area.
Volunteers are invited to help at workdays in our Kitchen Garden, 2525 Cullen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107. No prior experience is required, however volunteers should feel comfortable lifting, bending, stooping and working in outside weather conditions.
Please dress for the weather in layers of clothing that can get dirty. Wear close-toed shoes or boots. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended.
Volunteer roles include but are not limited to:
- Weeding
- Watering
- Planting
- Harvesting
- Seed starting
Individuals as young as 13 years old may volunteer in the Kitchen Garden; however, ages 13-15 years old MUST have at least one adult chaperone for every 5 youth.
If your schedule changes and you are not able to attend this event, please un-register so someone else can sign up. We have limited spaces available for social distancing so we need all of our spaces filled by those who are able to attend.
NEW SAFETY PROCEDURES
Per CDC guidance, masks are no longer required in the garden, which is considered a non-crowded outdoor space. We encourage volunteers to continue self-screening for wellness, washing hands, and practicing good health hygiene at all times. Hand sanitizer, gloves and disposable face masks will still be available at workdays as an option for health and comfort for those who need or prefer them.
*Masks are still required when entering the building for bathroom access.
TAFB Will Provide:
- Handwashing stations
- Hand sanitizer
- Sanitizing wipes
- Disposable gloves
Volunteers are Encouraged to Bring Their Own:
- Personal face mask (disposable or reusable cloth)
- Garden gloves
- Bandana or towel (for wetting and keeping cool)
- Water
TAFB will have extra disposable face masks and garden gloves available for volunteers to use, if needed.
More information on the new safety guidelines will be explained at the workday.
