Grow a Row: Greater Washington County Food Bank is encouraging local gardeners to plant a row of crops for the hungry this year.

Hunger is a global problem, but hunger in our own neighborhoods is something we can solve if we act together.

Calling All Gardeners!
It may be known by many different names, “Grow a Row” is one that’s becoming popular across the United States. The concept is simple but the impact is enormous, and can make a real difference in another person’s life. As you plant this year’s garden, aim to plant one extra row of whatever you normally do—like tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, cabbage and cucumbers for your local Greater Washington County Food Bank.

Plant a Row for the Hungry!

The Washington County Food Bank is encouraging local gardeners to plant a row of crops for the hungry this year. Why not team up with your friends or a neighborhood group and plant a row of crops for our hungry neighbors in need. Your gardening skills and fresh vegetables can make a huge difference in one of your neighbor’s lives! All vegetables are welcome. Beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, onions, peppers, squash, and tomatoes are especially popular.

The Numbers for Washington County
• Food Insecure Population: 25,410
• Food Insecurity Rate: 12.2%
• Food Insecure Children: 8,140
• Child Food Insecurity Rate: 19.3%
• Population in Poverty: 21,892
• Poverty Rate: 10.8%
• Children under 18 in Poverty: 6,190
• Seniors over 65 in Poverty: 2,568
• Seniors over 65 Poverty Rate: 7% 4

4 https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/resources/about-hunger/washington/

Greater Washington County Food Bank encourages you to plant an extra row of produce each year and donate the surplus to your local food bank to help feed our county’s hungry.