By Jennifer Colosimo In the southeastern U.S., the tiny town of Immokalee, Florida, is home to a growing population of migrant workers who make up a large part of the local workforce. They’re predominantly farmworkers who help grow millions of tons of food for exportation every year. Ironically, for these residents, the place they call … Continue reading
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Cultivating Abundance in a Time of Scarcity
By Bekah Rhea COVID-19 is spurring us on to take up a wide variety of hobbies. Gardening is one of the most popular, presenting the opportunity to spend time outdoors and away from Netflix. In fact, so many people are starting their “COVID gardens” that seasoned community gardeners like CBF’s Rick Burnette are having some … Continue reading
Food Dumping in a Food Desert: Irony in Florida’s Tomato Capitol
By Rick Burnette Friday, June 12 Friday afternoon, June 12, was scorching hot in Immokalee, Florida. Practicing social distancing, we were sharing food with a few hundred residents in the parking lot of Misión Peniel – a food pantry ministry supported by Southwest Florida PC(USA) congregations. Off to the side, a few staff from Doctors … Continue reading
CBF grant supports mobile produce stand serving South Carolina’s Pee Dee region
By Ashleigh Bugg When those from other countries think about the United States, a lack of food is not the first thing that usually comes to mind. The U.S. has long held a reputation for being the “land of plenty,” where everyone has enough. However, according to Palmetto Works, a nonprofit operating out of South … Continue reading