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Home My WebLink About(P1) Grow With Me Community Garden 4.0GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N “Cultivating healthier lifestyles for families throughhands-on gardening, nutrition education, and community engagement” GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E NFood Industry Facts $14 BILLION OVER 70% OFTEXANS AREOVERWEIGHTOR OBESE 33% OF KIDSEAT FASTFOOD DAILY $1 BILLION spent on food & drinkads each year CDC’s budget for ALLchronic disease prevention These ratesdisproportionately affectminorities, putting themat higher risk of heartdisease and other weight-related health problems Over 80% promotes fast food,sugary drinks, and junk food Fast food is themost advertisedfood category tokids on TV, nearly25% of all food ads The SNAP-Ed Strategy USDA grant program to improve nutrition education among SNAP-eligible populations Implements strategies or interventions to: Establish healthy eating habits Establish a physically active lifestyle Lower + prevent nutrition- related diseases GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E NGrow With Me Community Garden To cultivate healthier lifestyles for families through hands-on gardening, nutrition education, & community engagement Build a nutrition-focused garden that gives families a safe space to learn Promote healthy food and lifestyle choices through gardening Foster a spirit of community through public involvement & partnerships OUR MISSION GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N Located behind the Port ArthurHealth Department Open to the public during healthdepartment business hours Nutrition-focused raised bed gardenwith seasonal veggies and fruits GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N About the Community Garden Nutrition-Focused Gardening Classes GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N Classes every Wednesday New topic every month Focuses on seasonal producefor USDA Zone 9 Reinforcement items reflectnutrition education provided GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E NTarget Audience Target audience includes low- income individuals and families Family-friendly garden, so all ages are welcome! Classes are built for both kids and adults FY 2025 Gardening Class Schedule GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 03.19 @ 9:30 AM 03.26 @ 9:30 AM 04.02 @ 4:00 PM 04.09 @ 9:30 AM 04.16 @ 9:30 AM 04.23 @ 9:30 AM 04.30 @ 9:30 AM 05.07 @ 4:00 PM 05.14 @ 9:30 AM 05.21 @ 9:30 AM 05.28 @ 9:30 AM 07.02 @ 4:00 PM 07.09 @ 9:30 AM07.16 @ 9:30 AM 07.23 @ 9:30 AM 07.30 @ 9:30 AM 08.06 @ 4:00 PM 08.13 @ 9:30 AM08.20 @ 9:30 AM 08.27 @ 9:30 AM 09.03 @ 4:00 PM 09.10 @ 9:30 AM09.17 @ 9:30 AM 09.24 @ 9:30 AM 06.04 @ 4:00 PM 06.11 @ 9:30 AM 06.18 @ 9:30 AM 06.25 @ 9:30 AM GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N Garden beds will include signs with QR codes to learn more about what’s growing Education includes health benefits of growing produce and SNAP-approved recipes Implementing Indirect Education GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N Community-wide contest forthe garden name Port Arthur CommunityPublic Health Advisory Boardvoted on the winning name Building a Community: Name Contest “Grow With Me”by Pebbles Reynolds! GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N Community encouraged to joinus on volunteer days! Public art, debris cleaning,harvesting, watering, & more! Hosted year-roundthroughout the season Dates shared on health dept’sFacebook & city website! Building a Community: Volunteer Days Join our first volunteer day! SATURDAY, MARCH 22 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E NBuilding a Community: Public Art Public-painted rock garden Rocks will include messagesof encouragement Decorate the entrance andspaces through the garden GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E NBuilding a Community: Public Art “Paint by Numbers” art initiativefor citizens and gardenvolunteers Fun and simple way to be a partof garden beautification! Current projects: garden shedand perimeter fencing Building a Community: Partnerships GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N Port Arthur Public Library Port Arthur ISD Public Health Advisory Board Healthy Mothers & Babies ofJefferson County Port Arthur Code Enforcement Agrilife of Jefferson County GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E NGrowing the Garden: Before Growing the Garden: During GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N Growing the Garden: Our Vision GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E NGrowing the Garden: Farmer’s Market Partnering with Port ArthurEnvironmental Health to start afarmer’s market! Monthly market hosted at thecommunity garden / health department Open to local growers, artisans, artists,and small businesses Free gardening and nutrition classeswill be offered at the market Garden produce will be harvested andgiven away for free Acknowledgements GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N JUDITH SMITH LATASHA MAYON-HOLLIER DARLENE THOMAS-PIERRE THE PORT ARTHUR WIC TEAM Director of Health Assistant Director of Health Code Enforcement Manager Thank you for yourcontinued supportas we make thiscommunity gardendream a reality! Learn More About the Garden!GROW MEWiTH C O M M U N i T Y G A R D E N CHRISTINA B. PATTESON Director of Port Arthur WIC 409.983.8845 christina.patteson@portarthurtx.gov