Raised Bed Garden Program Application 2024

Raised Bed Garden Program Application 2024

The Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) seeks to create a food secure Chester County. We mobilize our community to ensure access to real, healthy food. CCFB is a county wide, non-profit organization located in Exton, PA and has been in existence since 2009. CCFB works with over 150 agency partners to distribute over 3 million pounds of food annually to 10% of Chester County Residents.
The Raised Bed Garden Partner program is housed in the CCFB department of Food Access & Education, which works to empower adults, children, and families to participate in their local food system by giving them the space to choose, grow, cook and learn about fresh, healthy foods.

If you are interested in becoming a partner garden site, please fill out the application below! Make sure you have read through our program overview (linked on our website), and if you have any further questions contact CCFB staff.

Staff contact:

Kale Doughty, Food Access Education Manager

kdoughty@chestercountyfoodbank.org

610-873-6000 x 131
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Today's Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Organization Name:
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is your organization located in Chester County?

YesNo
Applying as a (select all that apply):

Non-profitHunger Relief AgencySocial Service AgencySchoolHealth Care AgencyOther
If you selected Other, please specify:
Do you have existing garden beds on site?

YesNo
How many garden beds are you requesting CCFB support in installing?
CCFB can support building new 10ft by 3ft by 12" or 16" garden beds for the cost of the lumber. You may take care of this portion yourself without CCFB involvement, if you prefer.
When are you hoping to install the beds? Please be specific. Guided builds with CCFB staff and volunteers take place in either March/April or September/October.
Describe how your site engages food insecure households. Schools: please list what percentage of students receive free or reduced lunch.
How will the garden impact your community or constituents?
Who will tend the garden from April-November?
How will the produce be used? (% donated, % used in programs)
Where will produce be donated? For help identifying a food cupboard in your area see our "Food Finder" at www.chestercountyfoodbank.org
Do you have (check all that apply):

Sufficient sunlight (6 hours)Level groundAccess to a water source within 20 ft
Please describe your plans for water access:
Is there anything you would like to add in support of your application?
Finally, as outlined in the program overview, there is a $250 fee to partner with our program to support rising costs for the Food Bank. Please indicate your position relating to the fee:

We are able to pay the feeWe would like to submit a grant application to waive the feeI have more questions and would like to discuss them with CCFB staff.
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