‘Charity Begins with Me is sowing the seeds of hope by assisting its local community to build a food garden for the spring.
Fairlands, South Africa (19 August 2024) – With Spring just a few weeks away, Stephen Ferreira is collecting vegetable seeds for the community garden, giving everyone a chance to get their hands dirty and grow food for their families and the greater community.
‘Charity Begins With Me’ started as a feeding scheme to feed children every Sunday. Founder Stephen Ferreira started by feeding 50 children, but it grew to more than 400 every Sunday over time. The non-profit has since grown into a fully-fledged organisation that supports and uplifts an entire community.
The food garden has been a longstanding project, and it is ready for the new season. Spring is the best time of year, especially for those wanting to start growing their own food. We have a whole guide dedicated to it here.
Some examples of seeds you can donate that will go far are as follows:
- Swiss Chard
- Cabbage
- Pumpkins
- Carrots
- Peas
- Beetroot
- Onions
- Garlic
- Turnips
- Spring Onions
- Kale
- Broccoli
- Radish
You can reach out to Stephen via Facebook here to donate your seeds; he is located in Northern Johannesburg, Fairlands.
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