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 TAFB West Market Garden, 112 Winners Circle, Weatherford, TX 76087. 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. Please wear or bring a coat and hat for cold workdays if you are able.
Volunteer roles include but are not limited to:
- Weeding
- Watering
- Planting
- Harvesting
- Composting
- Seed starting
Individuals as young as 13 years old may volunteer in the Learning Garden; however, ages 13-15 years old MUST have at least one adult volunteering with 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 need all of our spaces filled by those who are able to attend.
Volunteers are Encouraged to Bring Their Own:
- Garden gloves
- Bandana or towel
- Water
- Personal face mask if desired
TAFB will have garden gloves available for volunteers to use, if needed.
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.
