USA: Community garden for people in need
Providing fresh and healthy food through volunteer gardening initiatives
Gardening not only promotes wellbeing but also provides access to fresh and nutritious food.
Since 2020, dedicated Givaudan volunteers near Chicago have been cultivating a community garden at their site. They plant, maintain, and harvest a diverse range of vegetables, contributing to local efforts to support people experiencing housing insecurity or limited access to food.
Growing and sharing fresh produce
Each week during the growing season, freshly harvested vegetables are donated to a local organisation. Initially supporting a shelter for individuals experiencing housing insecurity, the initiative now contributes to a nearby food pantry, adapting to evolving community needs. These donations help provide fresh ingredients to people in need, allowing meals to be prepared using nutritious, locally grown produce.
A sustained volunteer-driven initiative
The project is driven by the ongoing commitment of Givaudan volunteers, who regularly contribute their time throughout the planting and harvesting seasons. Over the years, the initiative has supported hundreds of community members with fresh produce and continues to be a valued part of the local community.
