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For Immediate Release
May 5, 2010
Contact: Sally Kohr
(717) 787-4651

Alloway Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hunger Garden 

HARRISBURG – Senator Richard Alloway II (R-33) took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the hunger garden at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg today. 

The hunger garden will rely on donations and volunteers to grow fresh vegetables to be donated to local food banks. The garden is located adjacent to the Capitol Building between the Governor’s entrance and the Ryan Office Building.  

Alloway and his staff have offered support for the hunger garden, and Alloway also planted a tomato plant in the garden following the ceremony. 

"It is inspiring to see so many individuals and organizations working together to do their part to build stronger and healthier communities," Alloway said. "I hope that we can create many similar projects in communities across the state." 

Individuals and organizations who have already pledged supplies and volunteers for the hunger garden include: Mars, Home Depot, Wenger Feeds, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Glenn Esbenshade, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Monsanto, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Ag Coalition, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, PennAg Industries Association, Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture, Pennsylvania Hunger Action Network, Rep. Dwight Evans’ (D-203) staff, Sen. Alloway’s staff, Rep. Deberah Kula (D-52) and Pennsylvania State Grange. 

Video and audio of today’s press conference are available online at www.pasenategop.com. A live video feed of the garden will also be available in the future to allow viewers to check on the progress of the garden. 

Individuals who are interested in donating time or supplies for the hunger garden are encouraged to contact Hunger Caucus Co-chairman Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36) at his district office by calling (717) 627-0036 or by visiting the Hunger Caucus website at www.senatorbrubaker.com/hungercaucus.htm.