Last summer, a new initiative began at St. Gianna’s, to grow and harvest fresh vegetables to be distributed to local organizations that support those most in need.  Recipients of the 2024 harvest included:  Missionaries of Charity, Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, Willow Place, Villa Rosa, House of Hesed.

As we prepare for another bountiful harvest of our parish’s community garden for the feeding of our city’s hungry, we invite participation in the following:

‘Grow-a-Row’ at home:  For those who wish to donate a row of vegetables in their own garden to the harvest, please complete the form below.  You can choose to grow one of the vegetables we will be growing in the parish community garden (Beans, carrots, potatoes, beets, onions) or choose from these other much needed vegetables: tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, green peppers, zucchini or other squash, large crab apples, or herbs (parsley, basil, etc).

This initiative is not limited to parishioners, so please share this opportunity with friends and family who may wish to participate, invite them to sign-up and we can all grow together.

As a parish, we hope to support the community we are called to serve.  We recognize the good work other organizations do to provide for those who may need a helping hand.  Please join us in ‘being a part of something great!’