That’s what was picked from the Nora Community Garden donation garden last night. Volunteers Kim and Patty harvested, washed, and packaged produce to be donated to Northside Food Pantry at Second Presbyterian Church. Okay, maybe we let the zucchini overgrow…

In addition to all the garden plots that are operated by our gardeners from Burma and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Helpings of Hope and their volunteer Master Gardeners continues to grow a sizable donation garden. This is for food…

Nora Community Garden hosted the first in a series of three community garden talks. This is an opportunity for gardeners to learn about gardening best practices and to exchange gardening tips. It was so much fun learning about our different…

Nora Community Garden volunteers were busy this weekend harvesting, washing, and packaging fresh veggies of kale, lettuce, basil and Icicle radishes to be delivered to North Side Food Pantry at Second Presbyterian Church. Many thanks to our great volunteers. We…

Yesterday Senator Fady Qaddoura was able to visit the Nora Community Gardens. The Gardens are a project of Helpings of Hope. This year we are hosting 49 gardeners, primarily from Burma and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Helpings of Hope…

The Center of Wellness for Urban Women and the Office of Public Health and Safety presents: Foods Solutions Showcase on Tuesday, June 1st at 6:30pm via Zoom featuring Neighborhood Food Champions and Builders to present their projects that address food access…

Thank you The Old Farmer’s Almanac for sending us your line of organic, non-GMO seeds, organic fertilizer and great smelling bug repellent for our 49 different gardeners at the Nora Community Garden to try out! We will send you lots…

Melissa Gill is a licensed clinical social worker, registered behavior consultant, and certified clinical trauma professional that is currently working in private practice. She has always had a“green thumb” and finds that gardening reduces stress. Also, she finds the circle…

Catherine Boeckmann is so happy to be part of Helpings of Hope. She’s been gardening for over a decade, has completed the Master Gardener program, and is also an editor for The Old Farmer’s Almanac. She moved to Indiana from…

770 Pawtucket Drive Westfield, IN 46074 Dear Friends of Helpings of Hope,  When I started Helpings of Hope five years ago I never dreamed of the growth we have experienced — even during a pandemic! Initially, I started Helpings of…