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The mission of the BELL Garden is to provide a space where people of all ages and abilities can garden, learn and serve together. We are deeply committed to building community through education, volunteerism, and a shared experience of providing fresh produce to those in need.
BELL donated over 3663 pounds of produce to local food banks and nonprofits serving those in need; Created new volunteer and meaningful work-based skills learning programs for youth and adults with disabilities; Provided year-round volunteer opportunities for all abilities; Created and provided year-round garden, skill and wellness based educational classes; Provided a "Farm Stand" to sell produce to individuals and families in the community; Offered indoor and outdoor classroom learning for public, private, and homeschooled 1 students; Provided over 30 raised beds, 10 wheelchair and "all ability" beds, and 6,000 sq feet of field rows for student and community gardeners; Utilized over 10, 551 hours of volunteer service. 2023 accomplishments and goals in progress: Developed a new curriculum for local middle, high school and homeschool students; Created an "international garden" to serve the diverse population and tastes in Bellevue; Built a new hoop house to increase plant production and education opportunities for students and the community; Add
2022 accomplishments:ed 20 new field rows to increase production, service, and education opportunities; Created new curriculums for local students; Increased volunteer hours by 225%.
Proceeds from this auction will go towards funding current initiatives including classroom interaction and hands-on lessons in the garden, community events and garden workdays. We are committed to sharing our harvest with the entire community, including those in need.
