Supportive Housing Community Garden
“I work in supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals. Many of my residents are in recovery from mental illness or substance use, and all of them have lived through trauma or violence. SNAP-Ed works with our staff and residents to maintain a community garden on site, where residents can both volunteer and harvest the produce. The garden has a calming effect on the entire community and provides residents with more access to the natural world. For some or our residents, working in the garden is the thing that keeps them going each day. As expected, SNAP-Ed’s work is both educational and community-building. But even more than that, their garden is a source of healing for residents and staff alike.”