A new adult coloring book, In the Garden, connects residents with food resources and community gardens. Asheville Parks & Recreation, nonprofits, and local artists collaborated on the project.
In Asheville County Council on Aging’s coloring book, Asheville-area artists and storytellers interpret community gardens.”
Additionally, In the Garden provides information on volunteering, finding food and meal sites, and connecting with resources to end food insecurity. The coloring book is a collection of works created by fifteen artists to represent garden locations, some of which they share personal history with. Contact information and resumes are also included.
Community wellness hubs are parks and recreation agencies providing programs, services, and spaces that increase health equity, improve health outcomes, and improve the quality of life for all community members, said Maureen Neuman, Senior Program Manager at National Recreation and Park Associati
In addition to SNAP and WIC assistance, our organization supports Asheville Parks & Recreation’s efforts to become a community nutrition hub.
Volunteers volunteer every week, while others volunteer once a year. Asheville’s community gardens are where neighbors can come together and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and mountain spirit. Generally, harvested food is split among volunteers while excess is donated to local food pantries and nonprofits. So far, the NRPA grant has established two urban gardens in the East End/Valley Street neighborhood and at Burton Street Community Center.
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