Embracing the spirit of community and sustainable living, the Garden Project Resource Center is primed to launch its services to the public on April 17, 2024, extending its support until the end of June. Led by the Greater Lansing Food Bank, this initiative is dedicated to equipping both community gardeners and low-to-moderate income home gardeners with the essential tools and knowledge for fruitful gardening ventures.

Highlighting the significance of this endeavor, Michelle Lantz, CEO of Greater Lansing Food Bank emphasizes, “The Garden Project sustains a vast network of nearly 90 community gardens and empowers over 6,000 home gardeners, thereby nourishing more than 10,000 individuals throughout mid-Michigan. Through access to land, educational workshops, complimentary seeds and plants, tool lending and a platform for networking, we foster self-sufficiency and community resilience.”

The Garden Project Resource Center offers an array of services, including free seeds and seedlings, tool lending, gardening and cooking resources, canning jars, and equipment for food preservation. Moreover, the center acts as a hub for community interaction, encouraging gardeners to connect, exchange insights, and volunteer.