The purpose of the (GGP) Giving Gardeners Project is to produce vegetables, dedicated to feed the poor and needy, which will be distributed through agencies such as SHIP, Food Bank Network of Somerset County, Star Fish, soup kitchens, Second Harvest, and other appropriate agencies. The gardens are grown on plots donated by Wagner Farms Arboretum Foundation (WFAF) and tended entirely by volunteers.

Volunteer tasks include preparing the soil, planting the vegetables, tilling the garden, watering the gardens, harvesting the vegetables, and clearing the land at the end of the season. Experienced gardeners will be available, on request, to answer questions.

Groups such as churches, school service groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, neighborhood groups (friends and neighbors etc.), corporate volunteers, etc., could take on one or more plots (depending on number of volunteers) and manage their own schedule.

Some group/individual volunteers may not be available for the entire season. They will be able to sign up, indicating their potential availability.

More info may be found at www.wfafnj.org