Eric Goettl and Sheriolyn Curry-Lasley serve as president and chairperson of MCA. Bill Griffin serves as Head Gardener. The land is generously provided by Troy Skousen who leases several acres from the state. Skousen also provides the irrigation water for the crop. The only expense incurred by MCA is the seed, which is purchased in a discounted bulk price.
"We have watched Wendy Webb develop F.O.R. over the past couple of years and have desired to assist her in her valiant effort to take care of those in our community who have little," explained Goettl. "In an attempt to put into place a long-term solution to the constant food shortage F.O.R. experiences, the idea of supplementing the community's frequent food drives with fresh vegetables from a local garden ‘took root.'"
"The more volunteers we can consistently generate, the larger the garden can be and the more food it will generate for Wendy and our community," Goettl continued. Volunteer gardeners are needed!
If you would like to help out with it this year, here is the schedule, location, and contact info. Thanks in advance for your help. Fresh vegetables really make a difference to the people we serve.
If you or your church or community group would like to get your hands dirty while helping out the families of Maricopa, please contact Goettl at 480-375-5425 or via email at egoettl@gmail.com