OLD LYME — The second annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off Oct. 1.
The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses, who sponsored the garden this season.
Volunteers donated more than 700 hours and more than 2500 pounds of food to local food pantries.
Jim Ward, Food Share Garden President, noted that the LOLFSG board is, “Already planning for the 2023 season and is confident that they can double the output of the garden.”
The annual cost to maintain a garden bed from seed through delivery is approximately $250. All money will go directly towards the operating expenses of the garden, including seeds/transplants, fertilizer, weed barrier fabric. irrigation tape, electricity, and tools.
In appreciation, each $250 donation from Oct. 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023, will be recognized with a sign at the garden and on the LOLFSG website.
Donations in any amount are also welcome. Donations can be made at lolfoodsharegarden.org or mailed to:
LOL Food Share Garden Inc., PO Box 395, South Lyme, CT 06376.