American Friends Service Committee New Orleans
About this Organization
The Hollygrove Community Gardens, established by the Peace by Piece summer camp, remain a space for local youth and residents to access healthy, organic produce. The Sustainable Communities Project, a collaboration between Peace by Piece New Orleans and the Hollygrove Neighbors Association, Inc., continues its dedication to ensuring food access and security by expanding gardens and adding new installations.
Over the past year, 140 volunteers have helped maintain the gardens, and last fall, the Hollygrove Neighborhood Composting Project was launched, enabling 20 households to recycle their food waste for compost and reduce landfill contributions. Engaging programs like the Community Kitchen series and Get To Know Your Garden workshops have sparked conversations about sustainability and food access among residents. We have also expanded to three new properties and partnered with local institutions, distributing over 5,300 pounds of produce and hosting community food shares for 1,200 residents while employing 25 young interns. With continued support, Peace by Piece aims to further enhance the impact of the garden programs in Hollygrove.
Over the past year, 140 volunteers have helped maintain the gardens, and last fall, the Hollygrove Neighborhood Composting Project was launched, enabling 20 households to recycle their food waste for compost and reduce landfill contributions. Engaging programs like the Community Kitchen series and Get To Know Your Garden workshops have sparked conversations about sustainability and food access among residents. We have also expanded to three new properties and partnered with local institutions, distributing over 5,300 pounds of produce and hosting community food shares for 1,200 residents while employing 25 young interns. With continued support, Peace by Piece aims to further enhance the impact of the garden programs in Hollygrove.
