Welch St. Community Garden
Meeting the community’s need for local, fresh produce
This garden is in the Pittsburgh community, on a block where 50% of the houses are vacant. The Pittsburgh Community Improvement Association (PCIA) established the garden in order to bring a source of fresh fruits and vegetables to Pittsburgh and to maximize the use of park greenspace. Through a partnership with the Social Justice Committee of Georgia Tech, residents were able to choose their own design for the garden.
Since there are no grocery stores in Pittsburgh or the neighboring communities, the garden provides a much needed opportunity for residents to grow their own produce. PCIA partners with the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center to host cooking classes for residents to learn how to prepare healthy meals from the crops grown in the garden.
To learn more about the Welch St. Community Garden or PCIA, visit http://www.pcia-atlanta.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pittsburgh-Community-Improvement-Association-Inc/155173861170990
To get in touch with the garden manager, contact Park Pride’s Program Manager, Amanda Martin, at 404-546-7981 or amanda@parkpride.org