The Garden of Giving is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, located in Saylorsburg, PA which cultivates and provides fresh eggs and produce to Monroe Co. Founded in 2008 by Tammy Graeber, The Garden of Giving benefits low income residents who qualify and rely upon food banks for their basic food needs. The Garden of Giving has worked to provide fresh and nutritious foods for the community, with it'
s first garden being planted and harvested in 2009. That year, approximately 1,500 pounds of produce were donated to the Supplemental Food Resource Center. and today The Garden of Giving continues its mission through support of local businesses and volunteers serving all of Monroe County. The Garden of Giving currently works through the efforts of volunteers from the community, to grow and cultivate fresh produce such as beans, corn, cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes on a 1/2 acre plot of land located in McMicheals, just off Route 715. We have teamed with a variety of local agencies, businesses, churches, farmer groups, and schools to complete projects such as clearing land, installing fences, tiling soil, planting, weeding, harvesting, and distributing vegetables and eggs to food bank facilities. At The Garden of Giving, we understand that the importance of improved nutrition is essential in working towards creating a healthier community. Limited access to nutritious foods is becoming a more pressing issue for many communities. As the need for improved nutrition in local communities continues to rise, and the demand upon food banks increase, the expansion of The Garden of Giving productions appears much needed. Future plans for The Garden of Giving include increasing the volume of produce and eggs proovided to local food facilities, increasing volunteerism from local communities. in addition to partnering with big business and the inclusion of nutrition education through presentations and local events.