Germaine Smith

In my short time at Growing Hope, this opporrunity has already proven to be an amazing experience where I've developed new skills, helped other's develop their skills, and more importantly getting to know incredible people within the community that are dedicated to the development and well being of those around them.

It becomes more and more apparent to me everyday how much we all need to work, support, and help each other to strengthen one another and our communities. I feel truly blessed to be a part of such a vital cause that is not just changing the food lanscape right now, but for future generations to come.

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"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart."

-Cesar Chavez