The Bruised Reed Farm YOU Can Help Grow Food for the Hungry!
Individuals, families and volunteer groups are needed on the farm in this self-‐sustaining project which provides fresh farm produce for those who are hungry.
Tasks You Can Do …
Usually every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm – Weather Permitting! Volunteers must register with the Volunteer Coordinator
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Till Plant Water Fertilize Weed
When You Come … ý Eat Breakfast -‐ Drink ½ gallon of water before noon ý Please come prepared to get dirty, and muddy; to see earthworms and maybe spiders, ý Wear rugged clothes (long pants, long sleeved shirt) and boots / shoes – no sandals or flip-‐ flops, but garden clogs are great of course!
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Bring a snack or a picnic lunch! Bring garden gloves if you have them USE SPF 30 sunscreen and bring some to reapply Apply insect repellant and bring some to reapply Bring water bottles, a sun hat or visor, and bandanas (you might actually sweat!) There is a “port-‐a-‐potty” available. You may wish to bring a packet of tissues for your comfort. Please bring a hoe if you have one, preferably long handled
CALL NOW TO SCHEDULE, or for more information or to donate money or items to promote this project CONTACT THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, KATHY SCHMOOKLER AT 609-‐345-‐5517 EXT #165
or e-mail: KathySchmookler@ACRescueMission.org
Farm Address: 860 Goshen Road, Goshen, NJ Mission Main Address: 2009 Bacharach Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-‐345-‐5517 www.ACRescueMission.org
The Bruised Reed Farm
The Bruised Reed Farm 860 Goshen Road Goshen, NJ See fence gate with sign saying “Bruised Reed”. If you use GPS it will take you to a residence, Please DO NOT go to the private (non-mission) residence
DIRECTIONS Garden State Parkway (toll road) South, Exit #13 GSP Exit #13 toward Avalon / Swainton / US-9 - 0.2 mi Turn right at Avalon Blvd (signs for Swainton /ROUTE 9) - 0.4 mi Turn left at N Rte-9/N Shore Rd / US-9 - 0.8 mi Turn right at Swainton Goshen Rd - 3.4 mi Sharp left at Goshen Rd - “Bruised Reed”farm will be on the left - 0.5 mi Arrive at: 860 Goshen Rd Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Or ….. Garden State Parkway South (toll road) to exit #17. At exit #17 turn LEFT onto Route #9. Take Route #9 5.0 miles to Goshen Road. Turn RIGHT onto Goshen Road. Go 3.1 miles on Goshen – the “Bruised Reed” farm is on the left.
Farm Address: 860 Goshen Road, Goshen, NJ Mission Main Address: 2009 Bacharach Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-‐345-‐5517 www.ACRescueMission.org