Botanic Gardens Partners with Wyoming Hunger Initiative

Published on May 17, 2021

Botanic Gardens Hunger Initiative

CHEYENNE – The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is encouraging local gardeners to “grow a little extra” this year to provide produce for their neighbors in need. The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are proud to partner with First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative and the University of Wyoming Extension with their new program under the “Food from the Farm + Ranch” banner called “Grow a Little Extra”. Instead of reinventing the wheel, this collaboration utilizes existing resources to create a sustainable solution to hunger in our community. 

Through the Wyoming Hunger Initiative, the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is distributing free vegetable seeds to local gardeners interested in participating in this program. Seeds and more information on the Grow a Little Extra program are available at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating gardeners will be asked to visit the office on the second floor to sign a contact sheet so information can be shared throughout the growing season.

As gardeners grow an extra row or two, they can bring in their produce to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, where it will be weighed and distributed to local anti-hunger organizations. Produce drop off will be available on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Appointments can also be made for drop off by calling 637-6458.

About Wyoming Hunger Initiative

Wyoming Hunger Initiative is the official initiative of Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon and is governed by the Board of Directors of the Wyoming Governor’s Residence Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Visit www.nohungerwyo.org/grow to learn more about Wyoming Hunger Initiative’s Grow a Little Extra. 

       

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