Shovel & Spoon

Working in partnership with local community agencies, this cooking and gardening program creates connections between participants and nature in the hopes of reducing social isolation. Shovel & Spoon offers a therapeutic and supportive environment in which participants can build gardening, cooking, nutritional and leadership skills.

Objectives

To increase participants’ gardening, cooking and nutrition knowledge and skills

To improve the healthy eating choices of participants.

To create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment that promotes relaxation, self-esteem and social interaction.

To increase participants’ connections to additional community supports and social networks.

Sample Activities

Teas and Herbs - Sprouting - Plant Propagation - Container Gardening - Seed Starting -  Saving Seeds Harvesting - Canning and Preserving - Cooking on a budget - Cooking with roots shoots and leaves - Knife skills - Low-sugar Baking - Cooking for one.

Locations

Shovel & Spoon activities take place at The Stop's main location (1884 Davenport Rd.); at the Earlscourt Community Garden at St. Clair and Lansdowne; and at The Stop's Green Barn (601 Christie St., Barn #4)