Community Garden & Farm

A Place to Grow

The Veteran Hope Alliance garden is a quiet, healing space where veterans can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. Working the land—planting seeds, pulling weeds, watering beds, and harvesting fresh food—offers a sense of purpose and calm that builds day by day. Caring for animals like chickens and rabbits creates gentle routine and responsibility, along with the simple comfort of their presence. As plants grow, animals thrive, and rows that once were bare begin to fill with life, veterans can literally see the results of their efforts, reminding them that growth takes time, that their work matters, and that new beginnings are always possible.

What We Grow & Raise

• Seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs in raised beds and rows.
• Rhode Island Red chickens for fresh eggs.
• Rabbits for care, companionship, and sustainable husbandry education.
• Honeybees that pollinate the garden and produce honey.

Food for Veterans

Veterans who participate—or who simply need help—can receive food from the garden and farm as it becomes available, allowing them to stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality or nutrition. Fresh vegetables, eggs, honey, and other homegrown items offer more than just calories; they provide a sense of dignity, care, and stability during difficult times. By sharing the harvest at no cost to those who have served, we honor their sacrifice in a practical, respectful way that eases financial strain and reminds them that their community stands beside them.