April 10, 2020
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Olivewood's Response to COVID-19
In this time of uncertainty, the Olivewood team is committed to providing you with tools and resources for nutrition, garden education, and access to healthy, local food. 

 Over the last month, we have distributed 60 fresh produce bags per week at our donation-based produce stand. And this week, we are proud to announce the launch of Olivewood's weekly cooking and gardening videos, and virtual field trips, to support distance learning during quarantine. Stay tuned to our social media pages and website for more information on our brand-new digital programming.

Special thanks to Nordson Corporation, Point Loma Garden Club, and Mission Federal Credit Union for their generous gifts to help us weather this storm. We look forward to welcoming you all back to the garden as soon as it is safe. For now, we'll "see you" online.
Our In-Person Programs Are Going on Hiatus
For the safety of our staff and participants, Olivewood is suspending all in-person programming. Rest assured, our educators are hard at (remote) work, creating educational videos, brand-new recipes and cooking and gardening tips to share with you. Follow us on Facebook to get first access to it all – and share your own kitchen creations with us! 
2020 Seedling Soirée is Cancelled
Our team has had to make critical decisions to help advance our mission during COVID-19. While it brings us great sadness, we decided to cancel this year's Seedling Soirée to focus our efforts on serving our community's needs during this time. While we are unable to celebrate together at this time, we hope you'll join us at a virtual event this year, or the 2021 Seedling Soirée. 
Cooking During Quarantine
Feed your mind, body and soul with Olivewood recipes during quarantine.

This month, we're making homemade veggie stock with our Nutrition Educator Rebecca.
Supporting Holistic Health
Weekly produce stand, virtual meetings
We are addressing food insecurity through our weekly produce stand, offering free online resources, and supporting mental health through community building opportunities with Kitchenistas and other program participants. Your support allows us to continue these services and expand our reach. Will you consider a gift today?
Virtual Internships
Growing our high school community
Garden 2 Kitchen interns are committed to learning and growing together during quarantine. Students are picking up live herb kits from our garden (at a social distance) to grow at home. Plus, they're participating in recipe challenges to practice new cooking techniques and connect with each other.
Check out what SDG&E is doing
Our friends at SDG&E are temporarily suspending any service disconnections until further notice. As an essential service, they are working hard to respond to our community's needs during COVID-19.