Volunteer Job Description

Position

Plant A Row For The Hungry

Commitment

An entire growing season

Hours & Days

Variable

Description

Plant A Row (PAR) is a nationwide campaign sponsored by the GWAA (www.gwaa.org) encouraging home gardeners to plant an extra row of vegetables this season to donate to local food banks. Growing Hope and Food Gatherers are working together to launch a Plant A Row campaign here in Washtenaw County.  Home gardeners, school gardeners, and commercial growers are being asked to plant vegetables and fruits that travel well, such as broccoli, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, onions, beets, potatoes, apples and pears.

1. Pledge to Grow More
2. Tend a PAR plot or start a PAR garden
3. Spread the Word
4. Organize drop-off days
5. Become a PAR Campaign sponsor
6. Learn More about Food Gatherers and Growing Hope

Skills & Experience Needed

Location

Those who pledge their support will be contacted before harvest time with information regarding collection times and locations.