Mecklenburg County Public Health works with community partners to install community gardens and orchards at various schools and churches. Pictured here are site installations from Spring 2025. These efforts are part of the Edible Landscapes program, which provides fresh fruits and vegetables to communities in need. There are 50+ Edible Landscapes across the county supporting efforts to alleviate food insecurities and increase food sovereignty.

Mecklenburg County Public Health celebrates 50th Edible Landscape built

Health General Event
Location: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3400 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 United States
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Mecklenburg County Public Health is celebrating the 50th Edible Landscape built in the county with an event at the first Edible Landscape – Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The 50th Edible Landscape location is at Habitat for Humanity. Edible Landscapes is a program that establishes community gardens and orchards to provide fresh fruits and vegetables in food insecure neighborhoods. As additional landscapes continue to be installed, this 50th milestone marks not only the number of builds but the growing impact of shared stewardship and collective action in addressing food security across the county.