SHARON, Pa. – The Mercer County Food Bank is inviting the community to help celebrate the opening of its Community Garden at 80 4th Ave.
The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, will include rock painting, flower planting, games, storytime, hot dogs for lunch and more.
The food bank acquired the site in 2021 through the Lots to Love Program, a partnership between the city of Sharon and Community Action Partnership of Mercer County. The garden features eight separate beds containing various fruits and vegetables, including peppers, red raspberries, tomatoes, onions and more.
“Last year, the food bank distributed more than 600,000 pounds of produce into communities within Mercer County, and the Community Garden is an additional avenue the food bank has adopted to ensure neighbors have access to the fresh food they need,” said Rebecca Page, executive director of the food bank.
Pictured at top: Image via Facebook | Mercer County Food Bank.