1075 S. Hughes Street

Apex, NC 27502

http://www.simplegiftsgarden.org/index.html

(919) 616-6659

(919) 244-7601

Agency’s Mission Statement

The mission of Simple Gifts Community Garden is to help us return to the simple and joyful life which God intended for us. Our garden will accomplish this by:

• Borrowing the gifts of land, time, talent and resources available to our community
• Building an organic garden to produce fresh and high quality fruits and vegetables while also building lasting friendships and cooperation within our community
• Sharing the knowledge of sustainable organic gardening practices, healthy food preparation and consumption as well as the bounty of our garden with each other and those in need within our community.

Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served

Vision: Simple Gifts Community Garden will sate our hunger as we grow fruits from the ground and feed our souls as we develop fruits of the spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Our garden will be a place of hospitality where all are welcomed and encouraged to share their gifts with others.

Members grow and harvest crops for their own families, and the food grown by the volunteers is given to local food banks to help those in need.

Agency’s Impact on the Community

The agency uses the earth to help feed those in need. People can either grow their own food or they can grow food for food banks. Not only has it relieved some of the hunger in the community, but it has also brought a sense of community into the area as people work together to complete each season’s harvest.

Volunteer Duties

• Gardening
• Help with paperwork