Now harvesting!
We are now harvesting produce each Thursday before our Food Pantry opens at 1pm. Are you free any Thursday morning? Come and help! Picking and packing takes about 45 minutes. You may arrive anytime between 9am and noon. Enter through the front door and check in at the Federation office. Please wear shoes that can get muddy.

Sign up with a friend! All ages welcome. Call (219) 301-0960 for details, or click below to fill out the NEW signup form online:
The Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana is creating a Community Garden, led by Lily Yalowitz. Our idea is to not only provide fresh produce, but also offer a peaceful and fulfilling retreat for the public. The garden will also give educational opportunities to our JCY campers and K’Ton Ton students as well as providing fresh produce to the Federation food pantry. 

What We're Growing in 2019

  • Tomatoes
  • Bell peppers
  • Zucchini / summer squash
  • Green beans
Help Make Our Garden Grow!
Any funds in excess of garden expenditures will support the Food Pantry.
Construction for this year’s initial build includes two 6’x6’ raised beds. Each holds approximately 2 cubic yards (2 tons) of soil!

Get Involved!

To make our Community Garden project a reality, we will need many hands to build, plant, weed, water, and eventually harvest. Can you help out? Let us know! We will plan work shifts throughout the summer and fall based on interest. All ages welcome. Call (219) 301-0960 for details, or fill out the interest form at right.