Mayor, United Way, Mercy Maricopa Join Forces on Community Garden


Mayor Greg Stanton on Friday joined volunteers from Valley of the Sun United Way, Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care, Howler from the Arizona Coyotes, the Phoenix Police Department and students from the Isaac School District to unveil a new community garden at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School in west Phoenix.
It’s the first of 15 community gardens planned for the Maryvale community, and was sparked by an idea by children in teacher Sarah Isaac’s 3rd Grade class at the school.
Stanton joined volunteers this morning to plant new vegetables and further expand the community garden, which is part of broader efforts to fight hunger in this portion of west Phoenix.
Community gardens have a number of benefits, including reducing food insecurity for families, increase financial stability, improving access to nutritious food and bringing neighborhoods together. At Pueblo del Sol, the garden has also become a valuable teaching tool in the students’ everyday subjects, from biology to math to social studies.
The students in Ms. Isaac’s class began work on the garden in February. You can view photos from the garden in the gallery below.

About Frontdoors Media

Frontdoors Media celebrates the people and groups who give generously and work to build the future of our community. It’s the premier source of information – and inspiration – for those who strive to make the Valley of the Sun a better place to live.
More in: Community, The Daily

From Frontdoors Magazine

Back to Top