allotment produce donated to four groups

The first winter crop from a new community allotment has been donated to four voluntary organisations in County Durham.

Staff at housing provider believe housing harvested potatoes, carrots, chard, lettuce, beetroot and other produce grown on its allotment in Seaham.

Fresh food parcels were then delivered to Dawdon Hill Youth and Community Centre, in Seaham, and Woodhouse Church and Community Centre, St Helen’s Parish Church and Little Chefs Big Chefs Community Hub, all in the Bishop Auckland area.

Environmental Engagement Officer Kieran Storey said: “We knew frost was coming, so it was great to harvest our first winter crop and share it with four organisations doing great work at the heart of our communities by providing warm spaces, good meals and support for those that need it most.”

Staff and partner organisations regenerated the 540 sq. m plot to enhance the environment, support biodiversity, and create a valuable space for staff and the community before it was officially opened in the summer.

The allotment project was led by believe housing’s Environmental Manager Andrea Baxter, who has just been named on The Unlock Net Zero Climate Champions’ Power List which recognises individuals making a real difference in the practical reality of the net zero transition.

Andrea has a key role in a range of projects to help the housing provider, staff and customers reduce their impact on the planet including the retrofitting homes to improve their energy efficiency and helping customers address cost of living worries with energy advice.

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