Written by Eunice Yidana
The Schoonders Plot is run by Carissa and Sam, a couple that is passionate about gardening on their perennial plot. Family and friends are a building block as they let them use their fields as a garden, and support in maintaining the garden to meaningfully contribute to their operational success.
The Schoonders Plot aims to eradicate food insecurity. They grow a variety of amazing produce that they share with their friends struggling with food insecurity, but ‘sell’ in exchange for donations. They partner with organizations and businesses to sell produce to donate proceeds to support worthy causes in the community, especially their unhoused neighbours.
Carissa and Sam host seedling sales every spring with a variety of plants with the sole purpose of replicating their donation style to the seedling sales. With the seedling sales, they encourage people to grow their foods in their home/community, so they can feel empowered to feed themselves.
Learn more at:
Instagram: the.schoonders.plot
Facebook: The Schoonders Plot
