Plant a Row, Share a Row

“Plant a Row, Grow a Row” started in Winnipeg in 1986 and builds on the longstanding tradition of gardeners loving to share their harvest with others. It is a people-helping-people program to assist in feeding those faced with food insecurity in their own communities and has been taken up by other Canadian communities.

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What's the goal of the Kimberley Cranbrook Food Network?

The goal of the program is to increase the quantity of food that we are able to provide our clients, but also the quality of food that we are able to provide.

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How can you participate?

1. Plant your seeds and nurture your garden.​

2. At harvest time, remove as much dirt as you are able. Don’t wash with water!

3. Take your produce to your local food bank or food recovery.

4. Be sure to let us know that your donation is designated for the Plant A Row, Share a Row program so it can be weighed accordingly.

5. Pat yourself on the back for making a wonderful contribution to your community!

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Q&A

What crops are best?

Root vegetables or produce that can easily be stored is best, but all produce is happily received!

 

Do you accept crab apples?

Unfortunately, we don’t accept crab apples. Contact Wildsight’s Apple Capture Program or share them with your neighbours.

 

I’ve made jam out of my berries, can I donate that?

Due to Food Safety regulations, homemade preserves (jam, chutney, sauce, etc.) cannot be accepted.

 

Do I need to clean them?

We ask that you remove most of the dirt from your crops, but you don't need to wash them. In the case of vegetables with tops (like carrots), you can also remove the tops, which helps the vegetables last longer.​