Grow Te Puke In The Spotlight: A Vector Group Charitable Trust Initiative
Welcome to the Food Forest Tours blog! Today, we’re excited to shine a light on a fantastic community initiative dedicated to building a resilient food system in Te Puke, New Zealand. This isn’t just a local project—it’s a key part of the Vector Group Charitable Trust’s mission.
Grow Te Puke is the living network and multifaceted kai resilience project of the Vector Group Charitable Trust. Their mission is a powerful one: to create a thriving, regenerative future for the Te Puke region by fostering “kai resilience” – a concept centered on building a secure and abundant local food system.
The Trust puts this philosophy into action through Grow Te Puke’s various inspiring projects and partnerships. Their work is a testament to what can be achieved when a dedicated organization and passionate community come together to transform a town with plants. They’re a hub for community connection, offering workshops on topics like soil science and medicinal plants, organizing events like root crop giveaways, and facilitating a “Crop Swap” to encourage local sharing of fresh produce.
Grow Te Puke, as an initiative of the Vector Group Charitable Trust, extends its impact through projects like the Edible Landscapes initiative, Troppo, Te Puke NewsWeek and by actively supporting other local efforts, including collaboration with Food Forests Tauranga. Our efforts empower individuals and the community as a whole to take a more active role in their food sources, ensuring that a sustainable future is accessible to all.
To learn more about the Vector Group Charitable Trust’s work and the fantastic projects under the Grow Te Puke umbrella, visit their website at growtepuke.com. They are a shining example of how a community can come together to create a more resilient and abundant future through the power of plants.
