Cultivating community: a Slow Food chapter’s garden gives back on San Juan Island
Tucked away on San Juan Island, Friday Harbor, WA, the Slow Food Land & Sea chapter is rooted in sustainable initiatives that celebrate the Pacific Northwest.
Tucked away on San Juan Island, Friday Harbor, WA, the Slow Food Land & Sea chapter is rooted in sustainable initiatives that celebrate the Pacific Northwest.
The SFLT Food Bank Garden has grown exponentially each year; in 2021, they were able to feed over 75 locals each week with 388 pounds of culturally appropriate food for a predominantly Latinx recipient base, with the help of over 850+ volunteer hours. The garden also recently gained a full-time garden manager, which has been crucial to the current success of the garden. To fund these operations, SFLT has hosted several fundraisers, auctions, and applied for various local grants through community foundations.