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beds. For many, it’s more than just food
—
it’s
connection. It’s confidence. It’s healing.
RTWM provides materials and mentoring to
agency sites that encourage senior residents or
constituents to plan, plant, and harvest their own
food. Many seniors participate in community
workshops with recipes from the garden
—
sofrito,
pico de gallo, and many more. Seniors have said,
“we are able to access a taste of home, of our
history.”
Become a Tend-A-Garden Sponsor
and Grow More Than Food
Businesses, organizations, and families can
deepen their impact by becoming a Growing
Gardens Tend-A-Garden sponsor. With three tiered
levels of support, sponsors can contribute not just
funding, but also their time, talents, and services
to help these gardens
—
and the communities they
nourish
—
thrive.
•
Seed Starter ($5,000):
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Logo on RTWM’s website
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Acknowledgment in quarterly newsletters
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One aligned social media shout-out
•
Seed Saver ($7,500):
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All Seed Starter benefits
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Garden signage
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Sponsor spotlight in newsletter
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Three robust social media features
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Employee recognition during gleaning events
•
Seed Sustainer ($10,000+):
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All previous benefits
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Exclusive sponsor gleaning day for your team
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Inclusion in press and media outreach
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Co-branded local media and educational
materials
Food for Thought
Whether it’s watering a garden on your morning
commute, donating compost, or teaching a financial
literacy workshop, your involvement matters. And
your partnership will directly support seniors and
others experiencing food insecurity in our region.
To learn more or arrange a visit to one of our
gardens, visit feedwma.org/growing-gardens. n
Jodi Falk is executive director of Rachel’s Table of
Western Massachusetts.
413.664.9382 | www.bfair.org
771 South Church St North Adams, MA 01247
Serving people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities & their
families through:
Residential Services
Day Habilitation
Clinical Services
Adult Family Care/Shared Living
Employment Services
Mission: To enrich the lives of people of all
ages and abilities by providing positive life
experiences and advocacy through
distinctive, individualized, quality service.
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