The Garden Project is cultivating healthy food and stronger communities through its extensive network of nearly 90 community gardens and more than 6,000 home gardeners across mid-Michigan. As a program of the Greater Lansing Food Bank, the initiative helps to feed more than 10,000 people by providing essential resources for growing fresh, nutritious food.

The Garden Project increases access to land for those interested in gardening, offering plots in community gardens throughout the region. Participants receive how-to education, free seeds and plants, access to a tool-lending library, and a wealth of networking opportunities to connect with gardening experts and resources.

Community gardens serve as more than just food-growing spaces. Some gardens focus on supporting large refugee populations, while others integrate gardening into school curricula to teach children about healthy eating and sustainability. Many gardens grow produce for donation to those in need, while others foster neighborhood engagement by bringing residents together to cultivate both food and relationships.