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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our goal is to inspire everyone.

THE GARDEN KITCHEN offers free seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, empowering families with the skills and knowledge to make nutritious meals on any budget. THE GARDEN KITCHEN is a health education program established in partnership with the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pima County Cooperative Extension, The City of South Tucson, and Pima County. The Garden Kitchen offers seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, which means families learn about every step of bringing a healthy meal to the kitchen table — from growing and purchasing to preparing and storing. As a seed-to-table program, we aim to increase families’ food security by teaching community members the basics of growing their own food and shopping on a budget. We empower families with the skills and knowledge to make wholesome nutritious meals on any budget. Our interactive and engaging classes motivate community members of all skill levels to jump in and get cooking! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our goal is to inspire you to make healthy food choices that have a lasting, positive impact on the health and wellness of you and your family. With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in The Garden Kitchen classes and events, such as ASL interpreting, please contact: The University of Arizona Disability Resource Center at 520-621-3268 or drc-info@email.arizona.edu. To request an ASL interpreter, visit http://drc.arizona.edu/about/request-interpreter.

11/25/2025

We are excited to announce we have 3 job postings for people who are passionate about their local food system! We have a Garden Manager position through AmeriCorps, a PLAZA Mobile Market position through AmeriCorps and a student worker position for any University of Arizona students who want to help PLAZA Mobile Market succeed.

Please share out with anyone and everyone you think would be interested in applying.

To find out more visit these links or click our LinkTree in our Bio!
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¡Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que tenemos 3 ofertas de trabajo para personas que son apasionadas por su sistema local de alimentos! Tenemos una posición de Gerente de Jardín a través de AmeriCorps, una posición de PLAZA Mobile Market a través de AmeriCorps y una posición de trabajador estudiantil para cualquier estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona que quiera ayudar a PLAZA Mobile Market a tener éxito.

Por favor, comparta con cualquier persona y todos los que usted piensa que estarían interesados en aplicar.

Para obtener más información, visite estos enlaces o haga clic en nuestro Linktree en nuestra Biografía!
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Garden Manager AmeriCorps
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=127453

PLAZA Mobile Market AmeriCorps
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=127937

University of Arizona PLAZA Mobile Market Student Worker
https://app.joinhandshake.com/public/jobs/10529809?utm_source=web&utm_campaign=job_share&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_content=emp-copy_link-job_page

11/20/2025

Today, we are asking for your support after a devastating cut to our SNAP-Ed funding. Our mission at the Garden Kitchen is to promote long-term, positive health outcomes through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing that true wellbeing includes both physical and mental health, and that our communities hold tremendous knowledge, resilience, and strength through cultural and ancestral traditions.

The continuation of this work is critical. Without programs like ours, many low-income families face increased risk of lowered food security, especially as many are also faced with an interruption in SNAP benefits.

Any gift, large or small, makes a meaningful impact. We have included a QR code on these slides and the donation link in our Linktree. Sharing is also an incredible way to make a difference!
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Hoy, estamos pidiendo su apoyo después de un recorte devastador a nuestro financiamiento SNAP-Ed. Nuestra misión en The Garden Kitchen es promover resultados positivos de salud a largo plazo a través de un lente basado en el trauma, reconociendo que el verdadero bienestar incluye salud física y mental, y que nuestras comunidades tienen un enorme conocimiento, resiliencia y fortaleza a través de tradiciones culturales y ancestrales.

La continuación de este trabajo es fundamental. Sin programas como el nuestro, muchas familias de bajos ingresos se enfrentan a un mayor riesgo de una reducción de la seguridad alimentaria, especialmente porque muchas también se enfrentan a una interrupción en los beneficios SNAP.

Cualquier donación, grande o pequeña, tiene un impacto significativo. Hemos incluido un código QR en estas diapositivas y el enlace de la donación está en nuestro Linktree. Compartir también es una forma increíble de marcar la diferencia.

11/17/2025

11/13/2025

There's no feeling quite like starting a new season in the garden and watching seeds start to grow 🌱🏵 Join us in the garden (and say hello to the baby plants!) every Tuesday from 8am to 9am!

No hay nada comparable a ver crecer las semillas plantadas al comienzo de una nueva temporada en el jardín 🥰🌱 ¡Acompañarnos en el jardín (y a saludar a las plantitas) todos los martes de 8:00 a 9:00!

11/12/2025

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Our friends at South Tucson Community Outreach are accepting donations! Please drop off shelf-stable food items (like cans of meat, soup, or vegetables) at the garden kitchen on Tuesdays or Wednesdays -- everything you donate will be shared with neighbors and community members.

¡Nuestros amigos de South Tucson Community Outreach están aceptando donaciones! Por favor, deje alimentos no perecederos (como latas de carne, sopa o verduras) en el comedor comunitario los martes o miércoles; todo lo que done se compartirá con los vecinos y miembros de la comunidad.

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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

11/11/2025

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This week at market we'll have delicious tepary beans, tomatoes, dates, pumpkins, greens, and more! We are trying out a brand new item -- a "harvest bag" of beautiful, shelf-stable, locally grown produce. Stop by the market and check it out!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am

💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

Esta semana en el mercadito tendremos deliciosos frijoles tépari, tomates, dátiles, calabazas, verduras de hoja verde, y mucho más. Estamos probando un producto nuevo: una bolsa de productos frescos, locales y de excelente calidad. ¡Visítanos en el mercado y descúbrela!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:

•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC

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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

11/04/2025

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This week we're excited to be offering lots of winter squash, tepary beans, tomatoes, greens, sunchokes, and more! Lots of the produce we'll have is hearty and will last a long time -- come by and stock up!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am

💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

¡Esta semana nos complace ofrecerles una gran variedad de calabazas de invierno, frijoles tépari, tomates, verduras de hoja verde, aguanturmas, y más! Muchos de nuestros productos son resistentes y durarán mucho tiempo. ¡Vengan a comprar y abastezcanse!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:

•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC

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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

10/27/2025

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We'll have lots of delicious veggies at market this week, including winter squash, lots of peppers, and leafy greens! As always, we'll also have loaves of beautiful whole grain sourdough bread. It's a great week to make a big pot of soup -- freeze the leftovers to reheat later in the month or share with loved ones!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am

💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

Esta semana tendremos muchísimas verduras deliciosas en el mercadito, incluyendo calabaza de invierno, chiles, y verduras de hoja verde. Como siempre, también tendremos pan integral de masa madre. Es una semana ideal para preparar una buena sopa: ¡congela las sobras para recalentarlas más adelante o compartirlas con tus queridxs!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:

•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC

🥦🥦🥦

🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

10/20/2025

Pima County Cooperative Extension is holding a Fall Food Drive to help give back to our Community Food Bank!

Consider donating items and dropping them off at the Extension office at 4210 N Campbell Ave. Right at the crossroads of Campbell and Roger.

The Food Drive is now until November 12th!
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¡La Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de Pima está llevando a cabo una Colecta de Alimentos de Otoño para ayudar a retribuir a nuestro Banco de Alimentos de la Comunidad!

Considere donar artículos y dejarlos en la oficina de Extensión en 4210 N Campbell Ave. Justo en el cruce de Campbell y Roger.

¡El Food Drive es ahora hasta el 12 de noviembre!

10/14/2025

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This week at market, we'll be offering jamaica for sale! Jamaica, also known as sorrel, is an amazing plant with an equally amazing history, and people cherish it all over the world. To make the delicious jamaica beverage we all know and love, you can make a tea from the red sepal (pictured here!) Huge thank you to our friends at for growing this!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am

💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

Esta semana en el mercadito, ¡tendremos jamaica! La jamaica, también conocida como "sorrel," es una planta asombrosa con una historia igualmente asombrosa, y es apreciada en muchos partes del mundo. Para preparar la deliciosa bebida de jamaica que todos conocemos y amamos, puedes preparar un té con el sépalo rojo (¡en la foto!). ¡Muchísimas gracias a nuestros amigos de por cultivarla!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:

•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC

🥦🥦🥦

🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

10/06/2025

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Join us in caring for the garden and learn about growing your own food! Our weekly community garden hour will now be happening on Tuesday mornings from 8am to 9am.

Stay tuned for more info about hands-on classes!

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¡Únete a nosotrxs para cuidar el huerto y aprende a cultivar tus propios alimentos! Nuestra hora semanal de huerto comunitario ahora será los martes por la mañana de 8:00 a 9:00.

¡Sigue las redes sociales para más información sobre las clases prácticas!

08/27/2025

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Come get a taste of the desert this week at the PLAZA Mobile Market with our variety of desert fruits and veggies to keep you energized all day long!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am

💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

Ven a probar el sabor del desierto en el Mercado PLAZA Mobil con nuestra variedad de frutas y vegetales del desierto tendras energia todo el dia!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:

•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC

🥦🥦🥦

🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

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2205 S 4th Avenue
South Tucson, AZ
85713

Telephone

(520) 621-0476

Website

http://www.thegardenkitchen.org/, https://linktr.ee/thegardenkitchen

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THE GARDEN KITCHEN is a health education program established in partnership with the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pima County Cooperative Extension, The City of South Tucson, and Pima County. The Garden Kitchen offers seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, which means families learn about every step of bringing a healthy meal to the kitchen table — from growing and purchasing to preparing and storing. As a seed-to-table program, we aim to increase families’ food security by teaching community members the basics of growing their own food and shopping on a budget. We empower families with the skills and knowledge to make wholesome nutritious meals on any budget. Our interactive and engaging classes motivate community members of all skill levels to jump in and get cooking! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our goal is to inspire you to make healthy food choices that have a lasting, positive impact on the health and wellness of you and your family. With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in The Garden Kitchen classes and events, such as ASL interpreting, please contact: The University of Arizona Disability Resource Center at 520-621-3268 or drc-info@email.arizona.edu. To request an ASL interpreter, visit http://drc.arizona.edu/about/request-interpreter.