Hello Pierce County! Want to know how you can be actively involved in efforts of food justice and food access in Pierce County? Join us TUESDAY MAY 21 in WRIGHT PARK at 6pm for a potluck, conversations, screen printing and volunteer trainings! The Pierce County Gleaning Project and Share the Harvest, both programs of the Pierce Conservation District, announced today that they will be hosting a community wide kickoff for both programs that work to equitably distribute locally grown produce and reduce food waste Tuesday, May 21st at Wright Park. The kickoff will include action oriented conversations, screen-printing, a potluck, and a volunteer orientation for those interested in working with the Gleaning Project. The kickoff is open to those already volunteering & gardening for these programs, interested volunteers & gardeners, as well as community members who would like to be part of these movements regarding food justice and neighborhood food security in Pierce County. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in whatever way they can. Event Details Kickoff Share the Harvest & Gleaning Program Tuesday, May 21st, 6pm-8pm Wright Park (Corner of 6th Ave & G Street, Next to Bocce Ball Court) The event will be a Potluck, please bring a dish to share & a serving utensil There will also be screen printing happening with a logo designed by Gleaning Project Volunteer; so bring a blank shirt Please register by visiting http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6622848117/mcivte or find the event on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/events/171399449686481/ About Share the Harvest Share the Harvest is a program of the Pierce Conservation District and managed by the Tacoma Pierce Community Garden Program and works to support community gardeners in their efforts to create just & equitable models food security throughout Pierce County. Last year, gardeners in the network grew over 14,000 pounds of produce to share with Food Banks, Senior Housing, and neighbors in need. About the Pierce County Gleaning Project The Pierce County Gleaning Project is a volunteer organization that harvests and donates unsalable produce from local farms and residential fruit trees to local food banks. In 2012, the Gleaning Project donated over 32,000 pounds of fresh produce to food banks; increasing access to healthy food for underserved populations across Pierce County. The Gleaning Project continues to grow and is always looking for volunteers. Join the harvest at www.piercecountygleaningproject.org<http://www.piercecountygleaningproject.org>. Contact For more information regarding the kickoff or any other questions, please contact: Micaela Cooley, Share the Harvest Program Coordinator 501 S I street, Tacoma WA (253) 306-3457 micaelac@piercecountycd.org<mailto:micaelac@piercecountycd.org> http://www.piercecountycd.org/communitygardens [cid:image001.jpg@01CDD2C9.209C8340] Micaela Cooley, Share the Harvest Coordinator Pierce Conservation District PO Box 1057 | 5430 66th Ave. East | Puyallup, WA 98371 501 S. I Street | Tacoma, WA 98405 Phone: 253.306.3457 | Fax: 253.845.4569 Website: www.PierceCD.org<http://www.piercecd.org/> Promoting the conservation of renewable natural resources in Pierce County since 1949. Follow us on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/TacomaPierce-County-Community-Garden-Program/217603524929355>