GROWING SUSTAINABLE MEALS
Project Host is home to a greenhouse and 26 raised beds, made possible through grants from the Fluor Corporation. Our garden provides our Soup Kitchen, Cooking for Kids program, Bakery, and food truck with fresh produce, adding nutritional value and a farm-to-table element to our meals.
Our Gardening for Good program produces up to 2,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables for our various meal programs, including the Soup Kitchen and Cooking for Kids.
Each year we welcome children from our partner sites and volunteers of all ages into our garden for both classroom and hands-on learning experiences.
All plants growing in our 26 raised beds start from seed. Our on-site greenhouse allows us to plant and grow starter plants, helping us save money and grow a stronger crop.
Our garden and greenhouse regularly provide flexible volunteer opportunities for members of the community who are interested in getting their hands dirty. Our greatest needs are during winter, as we grow seedlings in the greenhouse and prepare for our annual plant sale, and through the summer and early fall as our crops (and weeds) peak. Garden volunteers are welcome anytime Monday-Friday between 8:30 and 4:30PM. We ask that you email us if you are interested in volunteering at info@projecthost.org so that we can connect you with our other garden volunteers to coordinate efforts.
Furman University Farm to Table to Community Summer Intern
Each year, Project Host partners with Furman University’s Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities to host an intern who primarily manages our garden. In 2022, Gabby Fehler worked to keep our garden happy and producing in the hot summer months.
2021 Garden Intern: Haley Hopkins
Haley Hopkins worked in the Project Host garden from June-August 2021. As a part of the internship, she wrote a piece on her experience and filmed a video, which can be read and viewed below. Learn about why Haley chose to intern at Project Host here.
Furman student Haley Hopkins’ video project.
