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The growing season is here and our Farmers Markets are open!
- Canton - at the village park on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 2:00
- Gouverneur - at the village park every Thursday from 9:00 to 2:00
- Potsdam - at Ives Park on Saturdays from 9:00 to 2:00
- Hammond - starting June 21, at the Hammond Museum Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:00
- Massena - the Market will open next month. Watch for details.
What might you find at a farmers market in June? Asparagus, beets, broccoli, greens, herbs, lettuce, peas, radishes, rhubarb, scallions, spinach, and strawberries are all likely!
Remember that debit, credit, and SNAP EBT cards are welcome at the Canton, Gouverneur, Massena, and Potsdam Farmers Markets. For those families relying on SNAP, not only can you swipe the EBT card at the Farmers Market, but you will receive double value for the purchase of fresh, locally-grown food!
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Volunteers needed! If you would like to volunteer at one of the farmers markets or learn about other volunteer opportunities at GardenShare, please join us at at one of these volunteer orientation meetings:
- June 5, 2:00 PM, Massena Community Center, 61 Beach Street, Massena
- June 8, 9:00 AM, GardenShare, 88 SH 310 (rear), Canton
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Hunger 101
Hunger 101
is an interactive, role-playing exercise where participants play the role of a head of household trying to get enough food for the family. After figuring out the household budget for food, the participant can visit a grocery store, the social services office, and the food pantry in this quest for food.
GardenShare can bring this program to any group that has 15 or more people in attendance. It takes about an hour. It is best suited to high school students, college students, and adults, but can be adapted slightly to work for middle school students.
Would you like to learn more but can't get a group together? We're providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity for concerned community members to join Gardenshare's Board of Directors, volunteers, and staff for a special Hunger 101 session, followed by a presentation on the "Bridges Out of Poverty" program:
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
6:00 - 8:30 PM
at the Adirondack Lodge on the Clarkson University campus
Light refreshments will be provided. No admission charge.
If you will be joining us, please
RSVP
to help with our planning.
Hunger 101 is likely to spark interesting discussions about solutions to the problem of hunger in our midst. Here are just a few examples of comments from recent Hunger 101 presentations:
- I really thought I was pretty good at budgeting and meal planning. But I've realized that's because I'm able to shop around and buy in bulk for the best deals. Not everyone has that opportunity or the means to cook the food they get.
- I realized before the exercise that SNAP benefits were minimal, but during the exercise I experienced (almost) realistic frustration.
- I was surprised by how the system fails many people who need help.
Read more Hunger 101 reactions
here.
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Help sponsor a family for a CSA Share
Fourteen families are on the waiting list for a subsidized CSA share this season and GardenShare needs to raise an additional $2,700 to serve all of them. Can you help with a donation?
- $250 helps a family of five have healthy food by paying for half of their CSA share
- $100 supports a smaller household with half a CSA share
Donations of any amount are welcome and will help close the gap.
Go here to make a gift and every dollar of your donation will help sponsor a household.
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News in brief
Look for GardenShare at the
Dairy Princess festival and parade in Canton on Saturday, June 3.
Thank you to all who bought a ticket or donated to the auction for
GardenShare's Fundraising Dinner. The event is sold out! Special thanks to the amazing team at Jake's on the Water for partnering with us. Look for more information about results on
gardenshare.org and our Facebook page soon.
Summer volunteers needed - With the college students off for the summer, volunteers are needed to assist at the free meal programs in Canton:
- Campus Kitchens serves a free meal on Monday evenings at the Unitarian Universalist Church . Volunteers are needed to cook, serve, and clean-up on June 5, 12,19, and 26. Go here to sign up to volunteer.
- The Free Will Dinner at the Canton United Methodist Church serves on Wednesdays. Volunteers are needed from 4:00 to 6:00 to assist with serving and clean-up. If you can help one or more Wednesdays, please contact GardenShare's Volunteer Coordinator.
The
2017 St. Lawrence County Local Food Guide will be in your mailbox soon - or may be already!
(If you don't get one, feel free to be in touch to let us know and we can send one along!)
Save the date - The third annual Fight Hunger 5K will be on September 17 a the Remington Trail in Canton. Look for more details soon. If you would like to volunteer to help organize the event, get in touch!
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GardenShare | 315-261-8054 | www.gardenshare.org
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