Changing Our Community
The garden was established in October 2016 with just a handful of volunteers working the land behind a local church. We celebrated our 1 year anniversary with incorporating as The Giving Gardens, Inc.
Since then, the Giving Garden has donated over 10,000 lbs of organic produce and 12,000 eggs to the Sweetwater Mission Food Pantry.
In addition to the Sweetwater Mission, the Garden has also been responsible for gathering donations such as other food items, books, and coats for families in need across the community.
All proceeds are used for maintaining the Giving Garden itself, or to be used for providing donations to those in need within our community.
There is limited paid staff, and the organization today is still run by volunteers from the local community. if you are interested in joining our cause to interrupt poverty, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Our Leaders & Volunteer Team
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Judy Byler
Founder and CEO
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Kate Thalacker
Secretary
Kenny Perkins
Treasurer
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Dan Bruton
Board Member
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Mikhail Whitworth
Board Member
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John Martzall
Board Member
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Jenna Dennisur
Board Member
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Kristin Lemmerman
Board Member
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Stephanie Bryan
Board Member
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Amanda Harris
Board Member
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Tina Schwenke
Board Member