Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility
Growing Peace, in partnership with The LOHM and Topeka Sam, installed eight hydroponics towers at the Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility.
This hydroponics garden, situated within a minimum security facility, is the first of its kind, standing as a beacon of transformative potential, set to enrich lives and nurture communal development.
Growing Peace in Harlem, New York
In collaboration with The LOHM and Topeka Sam, Growing Peace proudly introduced a revolutionary initiative at the Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility. Through this partnership, eight cutting-edge hydroponics towers were installed within the facility's premises.
Among the array of fresh produce cultivated within these hydroponics towers, you'll find a vibrant selection, including kale, lettuce, basil, cilantro, and collard greens. Each tower operates efficiently, yielding an impressive bounty of 5-10 pounds of nutritious, organic produce every month.
This abundance of fresh greens nourishes the inmates and extends its benefits to the staff and the surrounding community. This initiative fosters holistic wellness and promotes positive change within the correctional environment by cultivating a sustainable source of wholesome nutrition. Together, we're sowing the seeds of transformation, one hydroponic tower at a time.
First harvest success!
The hydroponics garden at Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility has delivered its first bounty of all-star lettuce and arugula. This harvest is more than just greens; it’s a testament to hope, hard work, and a step toward a brighter future.
Planting seeds of change at Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility
The installation is officially complete, starting with a vibrant mix of all-star lettuce and arugula. Huge gratitude to Superintendent Miller for his forward-thinking vision, paving the way for a community-centered approach with Growing Peace.
New Installation
Through additional fundraising efforts, Growing Peace can extend humanitarian efforts to bring hydroponics to schools, more food pantries, and other organizations that help those in need.