BACKYARD GROWERS INC
BACKYARD GROWERS INC
BACKYARD GROWERS INC
Programs
Community Food Empowerment Initiative
IN THE FACE OF COVID-19 WE FOUND INNOVATIVE NEW WAYS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH RESOURCES AND AGENCY TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD. WE LAUNCHED AN ONLINE SHOP TO SAFELY AND URGENTLY DISTRIBUTE THOUSANDS OF GROWING RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE PILOTED A SUCCESSFUL GROW BAG INITIATIVE, A NEW SUSTAINABLE WAY TO GROW FOOD REGARDLESS OF ACCESS TO SPACE. WE PIVOTED ALL OUR TRAININGS TO VIRTUAL FORMATS AND LAUNCHED COOKING WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS ENROLLED IN REMOTE LEARNING. WE CONNECTED MORE SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND KIDS TO VEGETABLE GARDENS AND HEALTHY FOOD IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES AND BACKYARDS, DOUBLING OUR BACKYARD GARDEN PROGRAM. WE ESTABLISHED NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND SCHOOL GARDEN CONSULTING CLIENTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$382.2KProgram 1 [2025]
SCHOOL PROGRAMMING IN GLOUCESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. GARDEN-BASED PROGRAMMING AT EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL IN GLOUCESTER, IN THE SPRING AND THE FALL, ALONG WITH TASTE TEST PROGRAMMING IN ALL GPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR. COMMUNITY GARDEN MANAGEMENT. WE MANAGE 6 COMMUNITY GARDEN SITES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT GARDEN EDUCATION AND RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT GLOUCESTER AND THE NORTH SHORE, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR TEEN PROGRAMS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$434.9K
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