"Learning to Give Project"

Every year we have the children both plant and harvest the raised garden beds located at the Sunnybrook Farm Museum.  Once the harvest is complete in September, their families will join us in making a donation to a local charity.  The children harvest 2 garden beds usually planted with potatoes, squash and carrots.   This is a special opportunity for children to understand that some individuals in our community need a hand.  It plants the seed of "giving".    As the parents gather at the charity, several bags packed with other items are added to the kiddos donation.  It's a special time and learning experience for our children.  Along with the donation, they are given a tour of the facility, which includes a hexagonal-shaped greenhouse, working kitchen, and freezer area, as well as a view of the food storage area in the warehouse.  

Our goal is to provide fresh vegetables to those that are in need and to pass along to our kiddos a "sense" of helping others.  It is always an incredible experience, that seeds kindness and giving.  

Thank you for allowing us to visit the Red Deer Food bank... and for planting the seed of kindness!!!