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Edible Prairie Project

The Edible Prairie Project was established in 2019 as a non-profit organization to support small agricultural and processing operations in the Gillette area improve the affordability and accessibility of high-quality food for local residents and families in financial need.

Among the services are the: (1) multi-farm community-supported agriculture basket program that provides in-season fresh produce and fall storage crops (winter squash, potatoes, onions, carrots, etc.) on a pay-what-you-can basis; (2) garden kit program that provides seeds, starter plants, and other materials to eligible individuals wishing to grow their own produce; (3) Summer Weekend Meal program for children enrolled in various summer programs in the community; and (4) Gillette Little Free Pantry Network (see separate listing below); among others.

Executive director:
Erin Galloway; administrative director: Megan Taylor McManamen; program associate: Ashley Martinez; board of directors: Kristy Mollman, Lexi Ostlund, Susan Jerke, Eric Barlow, Laurel Vicklund, and Steve Haefs
Location:
Gillette
Email:
ashley@edibleprairieproject.org
Phone:
307-228-0044

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Woman working in garden
Edible Prairie Project board member Laurel Vicklund harvests squash at the EPP gardens near Gillette. Fresh produce is distributed to people in need.
Man working in garden
Steve Haefs displays the ‘fruits’ of his organization’s labor. Pictured are squash and pumpkin, which is a cultivated squash. Squash are fruits, which may come as a surprise.