Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

We plant, tend, and grow fresh, healthy vegetables for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.  We have all of the equipment and will provide instructions.

Come and enjoy the out of doors with its fresh air and watch a miracle of small seeds become fresh wholesome vegetables. 

We are an affiliate of the Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens, Inc.

Working in a garden with fresh air and lots of sun would be a benefit to all.  Volunteers need to keep in mind

We have open sessions on Moday and Thursday evening from 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Through the help of dedicated people; provide leadership and oversight of Witte Garden to grow, tend and harvest vegetables for our Dane County, Wisconsin, neighbors. The garden leader works with a team to plan, obtain resources, operate equipment, monitor plant growth and coordinate work sessions. This is a volunteer position (non-paid).

Interested individuals can shadow a garden leader to learn more about the tasks. Job training, conferences, workshops are available and costs are reimbursable.

WE are the NEW Forward Garden - We plant, tend, and grow produce at a network of gardens. We donate all of this to local food pantries in need of fresh healthy additions to their shelves.  WE have all of the equipment and will provide instructions.

Come and enjoy the out-of-doors with fresh air and watch a miracle of small seeds become fresh wholesome vegetables. 

Helping out in a garden with fresh air and lots of sun would actually be a benefit to all.  Volunteers need to keep in mind:

Those volunteers who are showing signs of any physical illness should not volunteer.  Those who were recently in contact with people showing signs of illness should not volunteer. Volunteers should know the exact roles and responsibilities expected by the site and the health and safety policies of the site.  Each site should have hand washing station, and hand sanitation. Volunteers are encouraged to wash hands when arriving and leaving the garden.  Volunteers are to bring their own gloves, dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes. Volunteers should know the exact roles and responsibilities expected by the site. Follow instructions or be sure to ask for directions. Observe the 10 person limit and overall, maintain 6-feet of distance from those around you.

Help raise vegetables at the Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM) garden!

Produce is grown exclusively to feed the guests at the MOM Food Pantry, one of the largest in Dane County. Volunteers are needed for general garden chores including planting, weeding, and harvesting.

The garden is located behind the food pantry at 3502 Parmenter Street in Middleton, near the intersection of Airport Road/Century Avenue and Parmenter Street, next to the PDQ gas station. For more information, please contact garden leader Dan Johnson (maedoorou@live.com or 836-1638).

RESTRICTIONS: Training and equipment are provided. Bring drinking water and wear appropriate shoes and clothing.

URL: www.foodpantrygardens.org