Urban Farming Institute of Boston Print

star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Diversity and inclusion
The Urban Farming Institute will build raised garden beds for families in Bostons communities of color. These Grow Boxes will enable residents- especially seniors - who have been hit hard by the pandemic to grow their own fresh, healthy food.

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Recipient with raised garden bed.
Recipient with raised garden bed.
Square foot gardening laid out in raised bed.

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