Here’s some good news from NRPA and our friends at the Darden Foundation: The 2014 Grow Your Park grants have been a resounding success! The 15 grant recipients across the country have seen some great combined results, and we have the numbers to prove it. Since receiving the grants, which provide financial support for agencies to establish gardens for members of their communities who are interested in access to fresh, healthy foods, recipients have gleaned 23,192 pounds of produce, with 9,947 pounds donated directly to local pantries and soup kitchens. In addition, 9,922 low-income people received fresh produce from the gardens, and more than 10,000 people participated in various Grow Your Park programs. Congratulations to all who have helped, and keep up the good work!

Marissa Bracamonte is the Editorial Intern for Parks & Recreation magazine.