The Story Behind the Name

Back in the first half of last century, the Farmers Federation, a local agricultural cooperative that helped area farmers make a better living, started a project called "The Lord's Acre." Inspired by the biblical tithe (gift of a tenth), farmers who signed up donated the produce from one acre of their crops to help feed others. Within 11 years from humble beginnings near Asheville, NC, The Lord's Acre project grew to include over a thousand churches, 20 denominations with gardens flourishing throughout the US and in India, China, Brazil, Mexico and Japan. Inspired by past success we are working together to bring The Lord's Acre plan to those in need.

The Lord's Acre - A Community Faith Garden

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A Benefit for The Lord's Acre Community Garden
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During tough times back in the 1930's, our local farmers banded together, donating produce from one acre of their crops to help feed others in need. They called their project The Lord's Acre. In these trying times, concerned volunteers have again united in support of our community to keep The Lord's Acre vision alive! The Lord's Acre is an exciting Faith Garden Project organized and sponsored by local churches and talented volunteers who have come together to help provide food for families in dire need. The Lord's Acre grows fresh produce to provide nutritious food from a local, sustainable resource garden in support of our nonprofit food banks. With Faith in God and in our community we serve by assisting families in need . Every week, Food For Fairview and Manna Food Bank supply food to many needy families. Not surprisingly, in these times, the need is growing. But, while the demand is up, food donations are down. More than ever, our food banks need help to feed the hungry in our community. You can help.

Our main volunteer times are Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 and Saturdays mornings from 8:00 - 11:00. If you can organize a group of five to ten people who want to work another day and time, please contact us and we'll try to accomodate you.

To get on our volunteer / garden update email list, email us at: thelordsacre@gmail.com