YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
Growing Peace, in partnership with the UJA Federation of New York, installed seven hydroponics towers at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood (the Y).
The hydroponics towers yield 35-70 pounds of leafy greens and herbs every month.
Growing Peace in Washington Heights, NYC
In partnership with the UJA Federation of New York, Growing Peace installed seven hydroponics towers at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood (the Y). Each tower yields 5-10 pounds of fresh produce every month which will help nourish the center’s Wien House, a facility for low-income and disabled seniors.
Partnering with UJA Federation
Growing Peace is proud to work with the UJA Federation of New York to respond to ongoing challenges and emerging issues, starting with the installation of the hydroponics garden at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood (the Y).
The hydroponics garden is also being used as a teaching tool for the neighboring youngsters ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade. Growing Peace is actively helping them to learn about hydroponics and help harvest.
Hydroponics is a powerful tool, growing a bounty of healthy greens to fuel bodies in need, and acting as an educational experience to enrich young minds
Fruiting crops: Strawberries and cherry tomatoes
Today we harvested 6 pounds of kale!
Growing Peace educating young students on the resourcefulness of hydroponic gardens
Hydroponics Installation
The Impact
These seven towers grow a wide range of leafy greens and herbs such as an Allstar Lettuce Mix, Head Lettuce (REX), Kale, Bok Choy, Collard Greens, Cilantro, and Basil.
Each tower yields 5-10 pounds of fresh produce every month.
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.