Tilth Alliance raises money for southeast Seattle urban farm
Fundraising goal nears for Tilth Alliance's effort for Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands. Tilth has needs $2,500 to meet $7,500 goal.
Tilth Alliance has raised nearly $5,000 of its $7,500 goal to benefit the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, a 10-acre farm located in southeast Seattle.
“The funds raised by this campaign will help us grow and share organic food, provide education to hundreds of youth and adults, and keep the farm a welcoming, educational space for everyone in our community to enjoy,” said Kevin McAleese, communications manager for Tilth Alliance
in an email.
Staff works year-round to teach organic farming, environmental education, care for farm and wetlands and create a safe, welcoming environment, McAleese said.
The Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands welcome more than 7,000 residents for classes, events, volunteer opportunities, and community dinners.
The farm offers:
· Hands-on education to hundreds of youth and young adults.
· Grow fruits and vegetables through the free U-Pick gardens, farm stand and donation partners.
· Distribute more than 19,000 bags of organic local produce to the community.
· Host the weekly summer farm stand offering a sliding scale discount on produce.
· Raise more than 20,000 culturally relevant plant starts shared with community partners across King County.
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