The Backyard Produce Garden was created in 2010 on the grounds of Sunshine Care Assisted Living in Poway, CA. Starting with a 25’x50′ plot, the garden grew to 5000 square feet plus an adjacent orchard.
In 2026, the land was sold to a developer and the garden had to close. Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Poway offered us the opportunity to start again on their grounds, and our volunteers created a new garden there.
The garden is tended entirely by volunteers, with all produce donated to a local food pantry for distribution to low-income families and seniors in our community. We donate about 6000 pounds (3 tons) of produce each year.
The garden is made possible by financial and in-kind donations from companies, organizations, and community members. Our major donors at this time are:
- Mount Olive Lutheran Church
- Poway Valley Garden Club
- Kellogg Garden Products
- Los Rancheros Kiwanis Club
