Feeding Story County: Reiman Gardens’ Grow & Give Program
Monday, 21 Apr 2025 at 6:00 pm – Garden Room, Reiman Gardens
Nearly 11% of Iowans and 15.4% of Iowa children face food insecurity, and that number raises to over 30% for Iowa State Students. Reiman Gardens’ newly named Grow & Give food donation program for Story County has been fighting hunger in Ames and surrounding communities for two decades. Staff will share an inside view of how Reiman Gardens, volunteers and local food pantries work together to address the needs of our community. Whether you are a home or community gardener, a volunteer, a food bank employee, or a community member interested in supporting fresh food collection in Story County, join us to learn more!Note: This event will not be recorded.Nearly 11% of Iowans and 15.4% of Iowa children face food insecurity, and that number raises to over 30% for Iowa State Students. Reiman Gardens’ newly named Grow & Give food donation program for Story County has been fighting hunger in Ames and surrounding communities for two decades. Staff will share an inside view of how Reiman Gardens, volunteers and local food pantries work together to address the needs of our community. Whether you are a home or community gardener, a volunteer, a food bank employee, or a community member interested in supporting fresh food collection in Story County, join us to learn more!Note: This event will not be recorded.
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