Produce Giveaway 8/8/26

 Bearden UMC Community Garden - Produce Giveaway 8/8/26.


We had 73 pounds of garden produce that we gave away at our BUMC Produce Giveaway. 

Tomateos, okra, and cumcumbers:


Green beans and onions:

Potatoes:

Carrots, turnips, tromboncino and yellow squash: 
I also made roasted tromboncino squash and onions that I gave away as samples to help folks understand how it tastes and how to cook. I also gave away the recipe. 

We also had greens. 

I was very fortunate to have volunteers help with harvesting Thursday and Saturday. They also help weight and record all the produce. 

God has been watering an inch mid-day Saturday morning. 


This week, our gleaning basket has been filled up almost every day and folks have been collecting it all by the next day. I hope soon to have same more professional and waterproof signs. 

I am very thankful for God growing great fresh food that we get to distribute to those in need. 

Blessings, Leigh




Location: 4407 Knoxville City Greenways, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA

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