Between 30-40% of Durham lives without fresh produce within a mile radius of their home. The goal of Creation Care ministry is to partner with Durham in its initiative to address food access issues in the Durham Metro area through urban farming and sub-urban gardening.
One of the most pressing concerns facing Durham today is a concern over food insecurity. Durham has four identified food deserts. That means approximately 1 in 6 low-income individuals in Durham involuntarily skip at least one meal per day. One of the largest contributing factors to Durham’s food insecurity is a lack of access to grocery stores.
We partner as stewards of congregation farms and community gardens with families or neighborhoods with low food access. Through these partnerships, we assist them with growing their own produce or we plant a produce garden with the intent of donating the harvest to local food banks.
We will meet a short walk from the sanctuary in Duke Park on October 13, following the conclusion of the third service. This is a family friendly event. If you have attended an earlier service, feel free to join us for some fresh air and light family fun before our meeting!
