Brianne, Danny, Joe, Steve, Tim and TJ from Journeys and Discovery have volunteered with Drop the Beet Farms for over a year mastering the skills to grow organic herbs and vegetables from their Aquaponics Gardens. Now, with your help, The Arc of Ocean County plans to purchase and install our very own Aquaponics System that will bring sustainable, eco-friendly farming to all of the participants at the Adult Training Centers.
The Arc’s Aquaponics Garden will offer a unique perspective on living food ecosystems to participants with disabilities who will harvest, package, and distribute the produce. The benefits continue with healthy and nutritious meals for The Arc’s residents at home, an abundance of lettuce for The Arc’s healthy cooking classes, and the chance to give back to our devoted community partners where we volunteer.
This innovative project proves educational and scientific, boosts confidence and self-esteem, and has the power to be inclusive for multiple abilities of individuals at The Arc. The Aquaponics Garden will be a welcome addition to our programs.
Please give your year-end donation online below or mail your gift to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 393 Mantoloking Road, Brick, NJ 08723 Attn: Annual Appeal.
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