Causes: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, Children & Youth, Environment, Neighborhood & Block Associations, Youth Development - Agricultural

Mission: The mission of Wasatch Community Gardens is to empower people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food.

Results: Since 1989, we have provided children, adults, and families in Salt Lake County with access to land and education for growing and eating fresh produce, while building and nurturing community connections through gardening and healthy food. We accomplish this through four main programs: Community Garden, Community Education, Youth and School Garden, and Job Training. We rely on strong community partnerships, including with Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, the Salt Lake City School District, and numerous nonprofits and businesses, to reach community members from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and ages. Annually, our programs and community events serve more than 8,000 people, approximately 50% of whom are from low- to moderate-income households. Volunteer support is critical to our gardens, programs, and events. In 2020,541 volunteers contributed 4,069 hours of service to WCG.

Target demographics: children, adults, and families, particularly those from low-income households.

Geographic areas served: Salt Lake County

Programs: Since 1989, we have provided children, adults, and families in Salt Lake County with access to land and education for growing and eating fresh produce, while building and nurturing community connections through gardening and healthy food. We accomplish this through four main programs: Community Garden, Community Education, Youth and School Garden, and Job Training Programs.