Nutrition Education
Teaching Gardens
Volunteer Opportunities
Building Community
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VEGI prides itself on its partnerships and building community. We teach lessons and maintain the gardens at Alamosa Elementary School and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the SLV. Supportive partners also include the Rio Grande Farm Park and the Local Foods Coalition.
Are you looking to partner with VEGI? Reach out and let’s figure out how we can best support you. Email Amy at [email protected] or call (719) 589-4567 ext. 102.
Community Partnerships:
VEGI prides itself on its partnerships and building community. We teach lessons and maintain the gardens at Alamosa Elementary School and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the SLV. Supportive partners also include the Rio Grande Farm Park and the Local Foods Coalition.
Are you looking to partner with VEGI? Reach out and let’s figure out how we can best support you. Email Amy at [email protected] or call (719) 589-4567 ext. 102.
Community Garden Nights:
Boyd Community Garden, located on the corner of State and 11th in Alamosa, provides a way for community members of all ages and experience levels to learn about gardening, make friends, and grow their own food. Starting in May and going through September, VEGI hosts garden nights on Tuesdays 5-7 pm. Anyone and everyone is welcome! Refreshments are provided.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for volunteers! Whether for one day or for a whole season, we can always use your help – no gardening experience necessary!
Some volunteer duties include, but aren’t limited to, building raised beds, morning watering, garden upkeep, and facility maintenance.
Click here to learn more about volunteering or call La Puente’s Volunteer Coordination office at 719-587-3499.
Why do we need VEGI?
To fight hunger, we must begin to address the root causes. Hunger in the United States is fundamentally a nutritional issue, not a lack of calories. You can have chips and a soda for breakfast and receive the calories for the day, but not have any of the vital nutrients you need to fuel your body and brain. In order to encourage community members to actually reach for nutritious foods, we seek to improve nutrition literacy, reconnect people to where their food comes from, and teach families how to plan meals and store fresh foods.
How does VEGI meet needs?
VEGI seeks to reconnect individuals to where their food comes from and empower them to make healthy choices through nutrition education and teaching gardens. We offer youth, adults, and families hands-on-learning opportunities regarding the entire food life cycle, from seed to compost. These opportunities include in-school and after-school lessons, workshops and demonstrations, and community garden nights. All additional food VEGI grows goes directly to La Puente’s Shelter, which provides home-cooked meals to community members and serves around 80-100 plates per day.
What can I do to help VEGI?
VEGI recognizes each of its supporters and is appreciative of the combined effort it takes to address the “root” causes of local food insecurity.
Make a Donation
VEGI can always use your support. Donations of time, garden materials, and financial contributions are all greatly appreciated!
Teach a Lesson
If you are passionate about gardening and would like to share your knowledge, please contact us about ways to get involved in our educational programming.
Volunteer
Some volunteer duties include, but aren’t limited to, building raised beds, morning watering, garden upkeep, and facility maintenance. If you are interested in volunteering with VEGI, please call La Puente’s Volunteer Coordination office at 719-587-3499.