The Urbandale Food Pantry began installation and planting of its new community garden today in collaboration with local Master Gardeners. The garden will grow fresh produce for families accessing pantry services. Volunteers and community partners installed raised garden beds, placed more than 15 tons of soil, and planted the first crops for the growing season. The project is the first collaborative community garden between Master Gardeners and a local food pantry. “In 2025 alone, local gardeners donated more than 16,000 pounds of homegrown produce to the pantry,” said Patty Sneddon-Kisting, the pantry’s CEO, in a prepared statement. “This garden is another step toward increasing access to fresh food while also creating opportunities for community connection, learning and dignity-centered food support.” The garden project is being supported through partnerships with the city of Urbandale and community businesses, including Anderson Properties and Iowa Outdoor Products.
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