UShare strives to
make a difference by improving food security and nutrition in our local
communities. We grow two community gardens--the Priest Field Garden in
Canton and the Cecilie Garden in Potsdam. Our harvests are donated to
local neighborhood centers, food pantries, and community dinners.Why?
Hunger is a significant issue for many of our neighbors in St. Lawrence County.
Hunger is a significant issue for many of our neighbors in St. Lawrence County.
- 17.5% of the people in our county live in poverty, including almost 25% of children
- 1,800 children in our communities go hungry
- New York State farmers are twice as likely to qualify for food assistance as the average low-income New Yorker
- Two dozen food pantries distribute more than 800,000 meals annually
 It is the mission of UShare to support and promote community efforts to grow, distribute, and enjoy wholesome locally grown food in the North Country. |
How Can You Help?
UShare depends on the efforts of volunteers and we always welcome newcomers.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Planting and maintaining our gardens
- Delivering produce to area food pantries
- Staffing the EBT booth at the Canton or Potsdam Farmer’s Markets
- Special projects both in and out of the garden
- Other community activities
To volunteer complete and return this volunteer sign-up form or contact a UShare coordinator for more information.
Learn more from this PowerPoint, prepared for a social justice conference held at May Memorial Church in Syracuse during the fall of 2010.
(Note that the file is large and may take several minutes to download.)
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