Services
Our Services
- 240 individual plots (12 ft by 15 ft)
- Basic gardening tools
- Supplies to secure each plot, including stakes and fencing
- Variety of seeds
- Watering service
- Educational programs and gardening experiences for participants
- Hands-on workshops/activities with children in March (spring break), June and July (summer break), and October (fall break)
- Onsite childcare for participants, volunteers, and employees
- Volunteer opportunities for teens (age 13 to 17) and adults
- Assistance with transportation services through a third-party partnership
- Dedicated areas for recycling and composting
- 24-hour video security system and onsite security during office hours
- Onsite recycling and composting
Selection Process
Plots will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis with application processing beginning in January of each year. Preference will be given to families with school-aged children, veterans, and other community affiliates (Northeast Side Church of Christ, Heal 901, and Memphis Youth Athletics).
Planting / Harvesting
Gardeners will be assigned a plot, be given basic gardening tools, and a packet of a variety of seeds. Gardeners are not restricted to the provided seeds, but whatever is grown must be within acceptable guidelines set by Never Hungry Community Gardens. Gardeners will be allowed to store provided equipment/tools in a shed located directly adjacent to their plot. The equipment is located in a storage area that corresponds to the plot number.
Opportunities for Expansion
Instructional seminars available online and in person with gardening education, including when and how to plant and harvest, specifically pertaining to seeds provided by Never Hungry Community Gardens or upon request of the gardeners.
Educational Involvement
With plots already dedicated to local schools, we hope to serve as a site for field trips for school-aged children as well as a visiting site colleges, including TSU School of Agriculture.
Winter Produce
Initial months of operation will be from March to December with hopes to expand to growth of produce that thrives in colder climate.
Therapeutic Restoration for Veterans
With plots already dedicated to growth of produce for our local veterans, we hope to serve as a site for our veterans to visit and get active gardening the plots for fellow veterans.
