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c k-rm Ste At, <br />a ' <br />X55 � C 1 dti <br />-x r <br />Lomax Center for Agricultural Education <br />Development Plan 2016 - 2026 <br />Hunger Relief Charity Plot <br />In 2012 the congregation of Central United Methodist (CUMC) of Concord, NC <br />developed a 5,000 square foot plot adjacent to the L02Max Community Garden. All of <br />the vegetables produced in the plot have been distributed by Cooperative Christian <br />Ministry (CCM) and Concord First Assembly (CFA) as part of an ongoing effort to help <br />make food available to fight hunger. <br />This effort has begun working with the YMCA Share the Harvest Farm to make even <br />more produce available; sharing knowledge, equipment and volunteers. In 2015 alone <br />CUMC was able to grow and donate more than 3,000 lbs of fresh vegetables. In 2o16 <br />this effort has combined forces with the RCCC Organic Vegetable Production Class to <br />ensure the vegetables started as a part of that class get put to good use! <br />• Growing food for hunger relief <br />• Offering educational opportunities for CUMC congregants <br />• Promoting volunteerism and <br />community service <br />• Partnering with CHA, YMCA and <br />other organizations interested in <br />growing food for the hungry <br />10 <br />G -6 Page 182 <br />