Residents in Harrisville and the surrounding area are starting to notice produce being harvested at the Harrisville Crops Welfare Project Garden located next to the Deseret Industries in Harrisville. The garden, which is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, produces all sorts of vegetables including: zucchini, squash, peppers, sweet corn, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes. All of the produce is donated to the Bishops’ Storehouse and different food banks. Volunteers from eight different stakes help keep the garden going by volunteering their time to help pull weeds and pick vegetables, among other services.
The volunteers who help out at the garden are perfect examples of individuals who are doing their best to follow Christ’s example of helping the poor and the needy. People from all walks of life are welcome to help out at the garden, as well as receive help from the garden and other programs offered through the LDS Church, such as the welfare program.
It goes without saying that these individuals put their heart and soul into the work that goes on at the garden to grow the best produce possible. Wade Sperry, a manager of field operations for the welfare program, said how volunteers are able to bless individuals all over by helping out at the garden, many of whom will never meet those they helped. “They (the volunteers) really do follow the Savior’s example of helping the needy,” he said. The garden is a great place for those looking to help others out and feel good about doing the Lord’s work.
