c'mon, you know we can't resist a good pun...
Sure, you’ve gotten lots of holiday emails all month long, but of course, we had to wait until now—the START of the new year—to send this message of good wishes!
2020 was a doozy, that’s for sure. But along with all of the hardships, there were unbelievably positive and inspiring moments. Meeting each and every one of you, Starters, hearing your stories and seeing your dedication is at the top of the list.
You personally committed to seeding, tending, nurturing and growing edible plant starts for another person or family in your community. Someone whom you don’t know—may never know—but for whom you fostered little green gifts.
People experiencing food insecurity are exactly that—people, not populations—and having the privilege of sharing those plants brought other wonderful moments in 2020. Those starts were a visual sign of support and deeply personal caring from one neighbor to another. Along with the fresh produce they created, those plants provided hope… for you, for others, and for us, at getstarted.
We’ll be sharing news soon about how you can continue to be part of this tender and empowering experience. And if you’re in the getstarted circle but haven’t personally grown starts yet, 2021 just may be your time.
Meanwhile, wishing you each a healthy and happy START to the new year.
Cheers!
Cara Storm
Co-Founder & Director
