Community Gardening | Let'S Grow Akron

Encourages and supports the use of vacant lots for growing food. Provided training and resources for starting community gardens, distributes donated seeds and plants, and provides workshops that teach people to grow, prepare, and preserve their own food.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

467 Harvey Avenue, Akron, OH 44314

Hours

Accepts applications starting March 15th. Clearing of plots must be complete by October 31.

Application process

Call for more information or to request an application.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

Serves residents of Summit County. Offers numerous sites for growing food.

Languages

None.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Let'S Grow Akron

Creates and supports community food gardens in neighborhoods with limited access to fresh food. Offers educational programs teaching people to grow their own food, prepare healthy meals, and preserve the harvest.