TRUMBULL, Conn. — First Selectman Vicki Tesoro recently announced that Trumbull will receive $80,000 for a community garden in town.
The funds will be used to expand Trumbull's community garden at Abraham Nichols Park and establish a new community garden at the Trumbull Senior Center at Priscilla Place, according to a news release provided by the town. It is said that
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State Representative Sarah Katet (D-Trumbull, Fairfield) worked to obtain funding through federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Both areas will be equipped with raised beds and fenced in to make them elderly- and disabled-friendly, town officials said. This grant will fund the establishment of both areas with all necessary materials and labor associated with garden installation.
The Abraham Nichols Park area will feature 40 to 50 new raised beds in areas separate from the existing gardens. Officials say 10 to 20 raised beds will be installed in the Trumbull Senior Center area.
“This funding will significantly expand and improve Trumbull's community garden,” Tesoro said in a news release. “Raised beds and fully accessible gardens give all local residents the opportunity to use their gardens. Not only is it a great hobby, but the food is also healthy and saves residents money on food. I want to thank our state legislators.” Sarah Katet, who spearheaded funding for our town, has been exceptional in advocating for Trumbull's projects and residents. ”
This project is a partnership between the Trumbull Park Department and the Senior Center. The senior center will offer programs in gardening, nutrition and cooking to complement the community garden, officials said.
“Community gardens are beneficial because they allow people to grow their own food and plants,” Kate said in a news release. “These gardens increase access to healthy, affordable food for families, reduce food insecurity, and encourage social connections with others through community gardens. We are very excited to add more community gardens to the.”
