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Mountlake Terrace just gained a new source for those in need of food assistance: the community garden at Mercy House, a resource center that is a collaboration between St. Pius X Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Community Services and the YWCA.
Approximately 25 people gathered on a recent Sunday for a celebration and blessing at the just-installed 12-foot-by-16-foot garden filled with tiny lettuce, chard and other green veggie starts. Once it’s ready to harvest, the organic produce will be shared with clients of Mercy House.
Mercy House refers low-income people to health care, and rental and utility assistance, among other resources. “We help the poorest of the poor,” said Aimee Do of Mercy House. She estimates that more than 4,000 people are served every year.
Do expressed gratitude to those who made the garden a reality. Three organizations received special recognition: Verdant Health Commission, which supplied the bulk of materials and sponsorship, and MacCoy Home Solutions and Jaguars Community youth volunteers, which donated over 100 hours of volunteer labor: removing grass, hauling wood chips and soil, and building a fence.
“This garden is a beacon of hope and community,” Do said. “A cornerstone of our mission is health care. We hope that this garden will encourage nutritious food and a profound sense of belonging in the community.”
Those interested in learning more about Mercy House’s resources can call 425-654-6407. Or drop by on Mondays from 10 a.m.-noon or Wednesdays from noon-4 p.m. Mercy House is located at 22106 56th Ave. W. across from Evergreen Playfield.
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