The garden and pantry are officially staying open because of the strength you all showed. I am honestly stunned we reached this outcome and I know this win belongs entirely to the people who spoke up to keep these programs alive. Please keep an eye on the space as we …
June 25, 2022
Final supporters
Grant the BITE Organization the Astor Community Garden space to continue their decade-plus Free Programing. Including S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Programing in Astor Community Garden, funded by the BITE Organization. The New Jersey Board of Education(N.J.B.O.E.), School Development Authority (S.D.A.), Jersey City Board of Education (J.C.B.O.E.), and Jersey City Board of Education Superintendent Walker, we request the creation of a granted space to this nonprofit. This Organization provides Free Programming, including S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Programing in Astor Community Garden, taught and funded by the BITE Organization. These services have been free and open to all communities for more than a decade.
The BITE Programs in Astor Community Garden include;
Organic Growers for Family Gardners
Free Food Pantry and Services Program
We Read for Success Family Book Club
STEAM/STEM Club
The How To's of Composing
After School Homework Program
Introduction of fruits and vegetables K-6
Internships and Community Service Programs
The A.B.C.'s and 123's of Literary and Math
Civics and Me
University and College Days (twice monthly)
K-6 Garden Field Trips
7-12 Year-Round Community Service Hours
The BITE Free Food Pantry and Services Programming is open every week to provide fresh food and services to more than 1,500 families weekly.
We trust the creator of Astor Community Garden, who is also the President of the BITE Organization, Bishop T. Bland,
These Organizations have proven their commitment to our communities. The BITE and Garden Free programs and services were created and maintained without applications or identifications.
. We stand with the BITE Organization and demand Astor Community Garden's reopening and the BITE Food Pantry and Service Programs for our children and families.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 31, 2022
March 29, 2022
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to support the BITE programs. If everyone reading this could send the link to just a few neighbors this morning, we might actually reach that thousand signature mark before the afternoon.
April 24, 2021
I never imagined this would reach so many people when I first wrote it down. It is your stories and your commitment that keep this momentum going even when things feel quiet on the official side.
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2021
February 22, 2021
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have taken the time to support this effort for the garden and the pantry. We are nearly at one hundred signatures and your momentum is the only reason we have come this far. If you can send this link to just a few more people today it might get us over that threshold.
250 Comments
What a travesty to have such a well maintained Volunteer community garden revert to another urban eye-sore. Shame on you Jersey City and the SDA (school development agency). Please help this financially marginalized community to grow.
This Community Garden has not only served countless individuals, it has been a place for Seton Hall student volunteers to engage with their community and experience unique service learning opportunities.
Thank you Bishop Bland and your volunteers, for all the great work you are doing for the community during the pandemic giving food and vital resources for the community,offering Covid vaccination and testing!
The pandemic has hit many communities and it is felt more by the under-served that's why I am signing the petition because there are families who can continue to supplement their families diets with this much needed resources.
The garden provides opportunities for adults and school age children a sense of community and belonging. They get to learn and share knowledge on gardening and healthy lifestyle through the fresh fruits and vegetables provided from the garden
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Please help Bite Family Box Food Program stay open thank you
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The garden and pantry are officially staying open because of the strength you all showed. I am honestly stunned we reached this outcome and I know this win belongs entirely to the people who spoke up to keep these programs alive. Please keep an eye on the space as we …
June 25, 2022
Final supporters
Grant the BITE Organization the Astor Community Garden space to continue their decade-plus Free Programing. Including S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Programing in Astor Community Garden, funded by the BITE Organization. The New Jersey Board of Education(N.J.B.O.E.), School Development Authority (S.D.A.), Jersey City Board of Education (J.C.B.O.E.), and Jersey City Board of Education Superintendent Walker, we request the creation of a granted space to this nonprofit. This Organization provides Free Programming, including S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Programing in Astor Community Garden, taught and funded by the BITE Organization. These services have been free and open to all communities for more than a decade.
The BITE Programs in Astor Community Garden include;
Organic Growers for Family Gardners
Free Food Pantry and Services Program
We Read for Success Family Book Club
STEAM/STEM Club
The How To's of Composing
After School Homework Program
Introduction of fruits and vegetables K-6
Internships and Community Service Programs
The A.B.C.'s and 123's of Literary and Math
Civics and Me
University and College Days (twice monthly)
K-6 Garden Field Trips
7-12 Year-Round Community Service Hours
The BITE Free Food Pantry and Services Programming is open every week to provide fresh food and services to more than 1,500 families weekly.
We trust the creator of Astor Community Garden, who is also the President of the BITE Organization, Bishop T. Bland,
These Organizations have proven their commitment to our communities. The BITE and Garden Free programs and services were created and maintained without applications or identifications.
. We stand with the BITE Organization and demand Astor Community Garden's reopening and the BITE Food Pantry and Service Programs for our children and families.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 31, 2022
March 29, 2022
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to support the BITE programs. If everyone reading this could send the link to just a few neighbors this morning, we might actually reach that thousand signature mark before the afternoon.
April 24, 2021
I never imagined this would reach so many people when I first wrote it down. It is your stories and your commitment that keep this momentum going even when things feel quiet on the official side.
Reached 100 supporters
February 25, 2021
February 22, 2021
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have taken the time to support this effort for the garden and the pantry. We are nearly at one hundred signatures and your momentum is the only reason we have come this far. If you can send this link to just a few more people today it might get us over that threshold.
250 Comments
Astor garden should remain open, the need for the service is the line that stretches from the garden all the way to Lincoln high school on Crescent ave. If that’s not self explanatory, I don’t know what is.. Ps people are unemployed, with families to feed and we are still in an on going Pandemic..
What a travesty to have such a well maintained Volunteer community garden revert to another urban eye-sore. Shame on you Jersey City and the SDA (school development agency). Please help this financially marginalized community to grow.
This Community Garden has not only served countless individuals, it has been a place for Seton Hall student volunteers to engage with their community and experience unique service learning opportunities.
Thank you Bishop Bland and your volunteers, for all the great work you are doing for the community during the pandemic giving food and vital resources for the community,offering Covid vaccination and testing!
The pandemic has hit many communities and it is felt more by the under-served that's why I am signing the petition because there are families who can continue to supplement their families diets with this much needed resources.
The garden provides opportunities for adults and school age children a sense of community and belonging. They get to learn and share knowledge on gardening and healthy lifestyle through the fresh fruits and vegetables provided from the garden
Cómo puedo aplicar
Please help Bite Family Box Food Program stay open thank you
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Astor garden should remain open, the need for the service is the line that stretches from the garden all the way to Lincoln high school on Crescent ave. If that’s not self explanatory, I don’t know what is.. Ps people are unemployed, with families to feed and we are still in an on going Pandemic..