Grow It Forward flood in Manitowoc: How to help the non-profit pantry
Grow It Forward suffered significant damage at its 1501 Marshall St. facility and is need of the public's help to recover.
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Grow It Forward suffered significant damage at its 1501 Marshall St. facility and is need of the public's help to recover.
The Clipper City Co-op faced several obstacles, including finding a good location, fundraising, the pandemic and inflation fears.
"I am concerned that we don't have an adequate supply of food," says Amber Daugs, who runs a food pantry in Manitowoc.
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MANITOWOC - The success of Grow It Forward just keeps growing new roots and fresh blooms. The nonprofit, which runs a community garden, kitchen and food pantry, now has added a greenhouse to its operations to extend its programming year-round. “I feel so fortunate we are able to do this,” said Amber Daugs, who launched and operates the organization. “It is truly a blessing — and a community effort.” Financial help from the city of Manitowoc, a grant from the West Foundation and a whole lot of volunteer time and building supply donations helped to bring a vision of a greenhouse to...