<h3>Our Mission</h3>Local Food Heroes brings communities together to fellowship through agriculture, grow sustainable food systems, and share hope and knowledge. Based at Veterans Haven North in Glen Gardner, NJ, our flagship Garden Education Center serves as a training ground where veterans rediscover their sense of purpose through sustainable farming practices.<h3>What We Do</h3>We've transformed unused spaces into productive gardens where veterans learn market gardening skills, business development, and sustainable farming practices. Our comprehensive training approach includes:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Hands-on agricultural education through our structured workshop program</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Business development support for veterans interested in agricultural careers</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Community engagement connecting veterans to food pantries and local markets</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Sustainable farming practices that build resilient local food systems</li></ul><h3>Your Impact</h3>Your donation directly supports:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Training materials and equipment for our Garden Education Centers</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Educational workshops and curriculum development</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Expansion of our growing spaces to train more veterans</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Specialty crop development including our garlic program</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Distribution to local food pantries strengthening community food security</li></ul><h3>Success Stories</h3>"I never imagined that gardening could be both a beautiful, contemplative sight, and a useful tool in helping struggling veterans. The kitchen staff are excited to use the fresh vegetables from the garden, and everyone from the veterans all the way to the maintenance staff have been amazed by the progress." - Erika Wacaster, Counselor, Veterans Haven North<h3>Join the Movement</h3>Together, we're creating a future where veterans become agricultural leaders in their communities while strengthening local food systems. Your support helps us grow this vision from seed to harvest.<h2>Suggested Donation Amounts</h2><ul><li>$50 - Supplies essential garden tools and seeds for hands-on veteran training</li><li>$100 - Supports a veteran through a complete workshop series</li><li>$500 - Sponsors a specialty crop program for a season</li><li>$1,000 - Establishes a new garden bed that will feed veterans and community members for years</li></ul><h2>Monthly Giving Impact</h2><ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$10/month - Provides ongoing seed support for our educational gardens</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$25/month - Maintains essential tools and equipment throughout the year</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$50/month - Ensures consistent workshop offerings for veterans</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$100/month - Helps expand our program reach to more veterans and communities</li></ul>

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Our MissionLocal Food Heroes brings communities together to fellowship through agriculture, grow sustainable food systems, and share hope and knowledge. Based at Veterans Haven North in Glen Gardner, NJ, our flagship Garden Education Center serves as a training ground where veterans rediscover their sense of purpose through sustainable farming practices.What We DoWe've transformed unused spaces into productive gardens where veterans learn market gardening skills, business development, and sustainable farming practices. Our comprehensive training approach includes:<ul><li>Hands-on agricultural education through our structured workshop program</li><li>Business development support for veterans interested in agricultural careers</li><li>Community engagement connecting veterans to food pantries and local markets</li><li>Sustainable farming practices that build resilient local food systems</li></ul>Your ImpactYour donation directly supports:<ul><li>Training materials and equipment for our Garden Education Centers</li><li>Educational workshops and curriculum development</li><li>Expansion of our growing spaces to train more veterans</li><li>Specialty crop development including our garlic program</li><li>Distribution to local food pantries strengthening community food security</li></ul>Success Stories"I never imagined that gardening could be both a beautiful, contemplative sight, and a useful tool in helping struggling veterans. The kitchen staff are excited to use the fresh vegetables from the garden, and everyone from the veterans all the way to the maintenance staff have been amazed by the progress." - Erika Wacaster, Counselor, Veterans Haven NorthJoin the MovementTogether, we're creating a future where veterans become agricultural leaders in their communities while strengthening local food systems. Your support helps us grow this vision from seed to harvest.Suggested Donation Amounts<ul><li>$50 - Supplies essential garden tools and seeds for hands-on veteran training</li><li>$100 - Supports a veteran through a complete workshop series</li><li>$500 - Sponsors a specialty crop program for a season</li><li>$1,000 - Establishes a new garden bed that will feed veterans and community members for years</li></ul>Monthly Giving Impact<ul><li>$10/month - Provides ongoing seed support for our educational gardens</li><li>$25/month - Maintains essential tools and equipment throughout the year</li><li>$50/month - Ensures consistent workshop offerings for veterans</li><li>$100/month - Helps expand our program reach to more veterans and communities</li></ul>

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