The Food Cupboard Garden reopens for volunteers in late February.
Opportunities to volunteer in the garden are available for all ages and depend on the growing season.
When Can I Volunteer in the Garden?
- The garden welcomes volunteers from generally late February-early November.
- Garden work days are scheduled (weather permitting) on Saturdays from 9 -11:30 a.m
- Additional limited help is needed on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. for harvesting. Contact garden@hsfoodcupboard.org if interested.
- Please volunteer on any “Open Work Day” on the monthly schedule. “Closed” days are reserved for only previously scheduled large groups.
- General Saturday morning work days will be held unless it is raining or muddy, or if there is a threat of storms.
- Show up when you can and work as long as you desire.
- During winter, occasional opportunities to volunteer in the garden will be available for individuals and families.
How Can My Group Reserve a Workday?
- We welcome all larger groups (clubs, businesses, religious, scouts, schools, etc.) to schedule a “work day”.
- Groups are generally limited to 15 participants and may work for 1-2 hours.
- Groups with youth under 14 must be accompanied by adult supervision.
- For reservations please contact: garden@hsfoodcupboard.org
Can I Receive Credit Hours for Working in the Garden?
- Yes, students and others seeking credit hours can volunteer and earn credit.
- Please bring the sponsoring school or organizational form (completed) for our final signature.
- Students should register as a group for a “reserved” work day.
- For reservations please contact: garden@hsfoodcupboard.org
What Should I Bring?
- If it’s your first time volunteering in the garden, please print and complete this volunteer agreement form and bring it with you.
- There’s no need to bring tools.
- Water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and gloves may be helpful.
- Please, if possible, consider bringing a small food donation to the Cupboard to help fill our empty shelves. Check out what’s needed.
Is There a Minimum Age Requirement?
- All ages are welcome to volunteer in the garden.
- Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Instructions will be given to volunteers, but on-site supervision generally will not be provided.
How Can I Get More Information?
- Garden volunteers who desire to be periodically updated on garden conditions, schedules, and opportunities may sign up for an occasional e-mail update.
- Please send a name and e-mail address requesting placement on the “Garden Update” list to: garden@hsfoodcupboard.org.
- For questions or more information, please email garden@hsfoodcupboard.org.
