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Tackling Food Insecurity Through ASCI’s Community Garden
Food insecurity is more than just an empty fridge or skipped meal. It’s the daily stress of choosing between groceries and gas, rent or dinner. For many low-income families, access to fresh, affordable, and nutritious food is a constant challenge. Grocery stores may be far, transportation limited, and healthy options priced out of reach. Instead, convenience stores and fast food become the default, leaving families without the fuel they need to thrive.
In communities disproportionately affected by several barriers, food insecurity often looks like:
- Parents skipping meals so their children can eat.
- Reliance on processed or packaged foods with low nutritional value.
- Chronic health conditions like diabetes and obesity at higher rates.
- Children going to school hungry, struggling to focus and succeed.
But hope has been planted, literally.
At A Second Chance, Inc., we understand that meeting basic needs is foundational to family well-being. That’s why we launched our free community garden. This is a space where staff and volunteers have grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, while also growing community, confidence, and connection.
Our garden provides more than just produce. It offers:
🌱 Fresh food access for kinship caregivers and their families
🌱 Hands-on learning opportunities for youth
🌱 Wellness workshops on nutrition, sustainability, and gardening skills
🌱 Safe, peaceful space for families to reconnect with nature and one another
By empowering families and giving them access to fresh food, we’re not just addressing hunger; we’re investing in long-term health, sustainability, and self-sufficiency.
At A Second Chance, Inc., we believe that every family deserves not just a second chance, but a full table and a future rooted in abundance.
Contact us today to volunteer or get access to fresh foods from our community garden.