When planning your garden this year, consider planting a little extra for VEAP and donating your excess harvest to our Food Pantry! VEAP places a high priority on having a variety of nutritious, healthy, fresh foods available to participants.
Easy to grow vegetables such as green beans, carrots, onions and zucchini are appreciated. Or consider more culturally specific vegetables such as Thai peppers, poblanos, and tomatillos. We also love to receive fresh herbs: cilantro, parsley, basil and Thai basil. For maximum freshness, it’s ideal to deliver the produce on the day of harvest –simply brush off the dirt and deliver as is in a paper bag or box. No need to make an appointment; you can pull up to Door 4 behind our building Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or Friday from 9:00 a.m. – Noon.
VEAP participants identify cost as the main barrier to having fresh and healthy foods available daily for their families. Those who use our services are able to access the food pantry twice per month, and in the weeks when they don’t come to VEAP, they have fewer fresh fruits and vegetables on hand.
Many local businesses and congregations have developed giving gardens with the intention of providing fresh produce for VEAP.
When you’re planting or tending your Giving Garden, don’t forget to tag VEAP on Facebook or Instagram—we’d love to see and share your growing efforts and the nutritious donations you’re cultivating for our community! 🌱🥕💚
To learn more about donating fresh produce to VEAP or if you have any questions, please email Becky: beckyp@veap.org Thank you!
New This Year: Giving Garden Yard Signs!
Show your support for VEAP and your Giving Garden with a yard sign you can proudly display. A limited number of signs are available at no cost and can be picked up at VEAP once your request is confirmed.
A request form is available below—be sure to reserve yours early!
Giving Garden Sign Request
Please fill out the form below to request a VEAP Giving Garden yard sign. Signs are available at no cost and will be ready for spring pickup. VEAP will contact you once they're available. Thank you! Questions? Please email Becky Patton, beckyp@veap.org.