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Service Project

Veterans In Services

November 16, 2024

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM CST

San Antonio Platoon

Event overview

Join Us for Veteran's in service at Garcia Street Urban Farm!

Help us make a difference in the heart of San Antonio's Eastside at the Garcia Street Urban Farm, a vital initiative dedicated to enhancing access to fresh, locally grown, and nutritious foods in our community.

Why This Matters:
Urban agriculture is a key objective at Garcia Street. It promotes food security in underserved neighborhoods and creates opportunities for community engagement in the local food production system.

About Garcia Street Urban Farm:
1. They were established through a partnership between the Alamo Colleges District and Opportunity Home San Antonio, this 4.1-acre urban farm is on a mission to cultivate fresh produce, involve local farmers, and provide valuable educational resources.
2. Garcia Street Urban Farm is a hub for all ages, attracting youth eager to learn about gardening and adults actively participating in harvesting activities.

Unique Features:
1. This initiative stands out as one of the few supported by the housing authority, the local community, and higher education.
2. A beautiful pollinator meadow along the garden's fringe provides a habitat for wildlife and supports essential pollinators.
3. Their collaborative production efforts extend through distribution networks, reaching community markets, and strengthening farm-to-table programs.

Get Involved!
Join us as we support Garcia Street Urban Farm in its mission to improve local food accessibility, foster community engagement, and strengthen intergenerational relationships. Together, we can contribute to a sustainable and connected community!

Come out and be part of this multifaceted initiative that brings together diverse stakeholders to make a lasting impact!

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Painting clothes, Warm weather gear, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

Great Smile and attitude

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

event contact
Michael Patrick Rodriguez
mpatrick@missioncontinues.org 2109990981

When and where

Date

November 16, 2024

Time

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM (CST)

Location

Garcia Street Urban Farm

218 Garcia St
San Antonio, TX

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

218 Garcia St San Antonio, TX 78203

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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