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Idaho Giving Garden mitigates food insecurity by growing organic vegetables and distributing them to the Meridian Food Bank. Recognizing many systems of power grant privilege and unequal access to food Idaho Giving Garden believes equity is crucial to longterm solutions to ending hunger. We work to ensure everyone has equal access to nutritious locallygrown produce fostering a healthy and equitable food system for all. DONATE FoodInsecurity in Idaho Backyard Giving Garden Giving Garden Vertical growing Little farmer transplanting radish seedlings Black Beauty zucchini heirloom summer squash Waiting for the giant Hillbilly tomatoes to ripen Zucchini blossoms Garden visitor Cucumber and tiny blossoms Acorn squash Hales Best cantaloupe Black beauty watermelons Pollinator Garden Attracting pollinators to the garden is essential for plant reproduction genetic diversity and maintaining healthy ecosystems.