4-H Grow & Give Resources

PURPOSE

The Grow & Give program encourages average Coloradoans to prioritize food gardening by growing extra to give locally. CSU staff provide existing resources, develop new resources and create a one-stop shop for Coloradoan’s food growing and food donating needs, helping to foster gardening success and a connection between gardens and local emergency food providers.

WHAT WILL YOU BE LEARNING AND DOING?

4-H clubs have the opportunity to participate with a community service or service learning project. While the details will be up to your particular county, basic steps for community service participation could include:

• Learning to grow food/garden
• Planning a garden (with intent to donate)
• Planting the garden
• Maintaining the garden (water, fertilizer, pests etc.)
• Harvesting the garden
• Organizing a drop off or distribution point (possible even without a garden)
• Donating produce

WHAT IS YOUR IMPACT?

• Helping local communities
• There are numerous opportunities for working with local foodbanks/donation centers
• Potential for state-wide impact data and information

TELL YOUR STORY!

• Create a poster or display for your County 4-H Fair or submit your work as a community service project
• Report your donations on the Grow & Give website
• Post your photos on social media using the hashtag #4HGrowAndGive