‘Part of Something Bigger:’ Kids Help at Community Garden, Raise Money for Food Bank

Volunteers help plant a community garden for the city's food bank, at St. David's Anglican Church in Edmonton on May 27, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

Reid Garrin says he has fun gardening at his local church because he gets to dig in the dirt, but the 12-year-old also knows the work is important.

“I’m gardening for the food bank this year,” says Reid, plowing dirt with a trowel. “I think it’s a good idea so people without food can eat.”