Tuesday, May 7

SNAP-ED Growing Healthy Program plants container garden at local senior citizen centers



Baton Rouge, La. - The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center's SNAP-Ed Growing Healthy program recently planted container gardens at the Greater King David Baptist Church’s Baton Rouge Center for Seniors and the Cheneyville Senior Center.

Approximately 15 senior citizens at Cheneyville and 25 at Greater King David planted their own container tomato plants. Participants were involved in the whole process from filling the pots with soil, planting and fertilizing. Each participant took their plants home and will nurture them until harvest time!

The activities were led by SU Ag Center’s Nutrition Educators Marquetta Anderson, Kiyana Kelly and Growing Healthy Coordinator Stephanie Elwood.

For additional information about the SU Ag Center's SNAP-Ed Growing Healthy Program, contact Stephanie Elwood at stephanie_elwood@suagcenter.com.

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