2012 College of Saint Benedict Marie and Robert Jackson Fellows ProgramCollin Motschke

The Minnesota Project

Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Food Shelves

Local Community Gardeners and

Fruit Tree Owners

Mission:• To champion the

sustainable production and equitable distribution of

energy and food in communities across

Minnesota

Intern Responsibilities:•Facilitate and enable partnerships between produce growers and local food shelves•Support community and home gardeners by helping them plant vegetables•Monitor the status and ripeness of produce•Organize produce-gleaning events•Educate gardeners and orchard owners about effective growing methods • Assist with data management•Promote Fruits of the City and The Garden Gleaning Project by utilizing multiple means of social media

Internship Projects:

•Fruits of the City-a community-lead initiative that aims to collect fresh fruits that would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to those in need

•The Garden Gleaning Project-a program that facilitates the harvesting and redistribution of fresh produce from private and community gardeners for use at local food shelves