Escalante Community Garden Volunteer
Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA)
The Escalante Community Gardens provide community enrichment through educational opportunities for youth and adults. Topics include the importance of local food, nutrition, and basic gardening skills. The Escalante Community Garden hosts workdays on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month and opportunities are available Tuesday-Saturday for individuals to come into the gardens when they're available.
Garden volunteers work with the Garden Manager to complete assigned tasks and assist with workdays.
About Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA)
Location:
2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281, Tempe, AZ 85281, US
Mission Statement
TCAA provides education, stability, and advocacy to working poor families, children, seniors, and the homeless.
Description
TCAA is Tempe's primary "safety net", providing basic needs and emergency assistance for low income and elderly community members, while encouraging self-reliance. The Community Action Program provides rent / utility assistance, food boxes, career services, cooking on a budget, community garden, homeless prevention, and pre-natal services. The Senior Action Program provides social activities, congregate meals, and home delivered meals.