Cape Fear Farmacy

Program Type: 
Kitchen Classrooms, Academic Classrooms, Garden Classrooms, Farm Based
Grade Level/Age Group: 
Adults/Professionals, Middle School, High School, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
20,000
Year Founded: 
2013
About the Program: 

Vision: To create and sustain a community garden for the production of food for those hungry in body and a place of beauty for those hungry in spirit. The community gardens are an avenue for sharing gardening knowledge, promoting self-sufficiency, providing healthy and productive activities for our youth and fostering a greater sense of community in Wilmington and surrounding areas. Partnership with local businesses and nonprofit organizations will ensure growth and continuity of the gardens. Purpose: -To create and sustain naturally grown produce for the purpose of providing healthy food to those in need. -To educate the community on green ways of producing nutritious foods. -To provide healthy, productive activities and mentorship to local youth to assist in improving social outcomes and establishing a sense of self within the community. -To encourage local organizations and businesses to contribute their resources to the production of home grown produce for those in need.