Dear Neighbor,

I hope you are staying safe. Hope is very much alive in our community and together, we are getting through to the other side.

Join the Sustainable Food and Culture team and our volunteers by sharing herb seeds and seedlings donated by our community of growers. Given that many in our community have been shut-in during the COVID pandemic, this is an opportunity to bring some happiness to our most vulnerable neighbors. Like most of us, many have not been able to spend much time outside of their small pods, and or connect with their family members, including their grandchildren.

Building upon the success of our summer sunflower project for the Let's Grow Something Together initiative, Seeds and Glory will focus on our most vulnerable neighbors. The project offers herb seeds and small potted seedlings for seniors and those with limited access gardens or who don't have a garden of their own. Herbs are known to reduce stress and fatigue; boost mood and immune systems; and increase productivity, concentration and creativity. Just having them at home can help to improve mental health, happiness and wellbeing.

We'll focus on easy to grow herbs that can be placed on windowsills and community spaces at our Senior Centers and Assisted Living places and apartments. We'll also pay attention to medicinal and culturally connected herbs ranging from peppermint to cilantro.

We need volunteers willing to help assemble growing kits and seed packets; distribute the seeds and herb seedlings; grow seedlings; donate herb seeds; and donate small pots and growing soil. If you have a greenhouse and want to serve as a Growing Pod for Seeds and Glory please let us know.

Please complete the following application to join us in this effort.

Thank you,

Nicola A. Williams