Lee County, Florida — A community cooperative sows seeds, shares harvests, and fosters healthy eating habits in Lee County.
At the nonprofit Able Gardens, volunteers pick fresh fruits and vegetables and take them straight to the community market. Those in need can go there to stock up on groceries, choose their own food, feed the hungry, and avoid food waste.
The community cooperative also offers starter plants so people can grow their own vegetables. On Wednesday they handed out 400 collard greens starters.
The Community Cooperative also operates Sam’s Community Kitchen. Those who need it can drop by for a hot meal on weekdays from 10:30 am to noon.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that more than 54 million Americans live in low-income communities with inadequate access to healthy food…and this will help bridge the gap.
For more information on Community Cooperative’s programs, please visit their website.