Shelby church helps the hungry, supports CC Potato Project
By Doug Sharp
Membership at Lily Memorial Baptist Church has voted to utilize some of its recreational space, to the Cleveland County Potato Project.
Located at 406 Whitner Road in Shelby, potatoes will grow where sluggers formerly hit balls into the nearby woods.
The grounds will receive a year of soil preparation before white or sweet potatoes will be planted next spring. There will be several harrowings and tillings with a cover crop coming later in the year.
Anyone who would like to renew their farming license by bringing their tractor and equipment and working on the soil should contact organizers. This land has been a sports field for many years. One member estimates that as much as $6 of lost coins may be plowed up.
This property and church sits in the middle of an old mill village.
"We have the highest respect for this generous offer of land to be used by the Potato Project," said Bill Horn, co-founder of the CCPP. "We have promised the Rev. Aubrey Folk to be good stewards".
The CCPP does not own any land or equipment, depending on donations to pay for potato crops. All potatoes are given to local folks who may need a little boost in their food supply.
A $10 donation will pay for one hour of help for planting, weeding, harvesting, etc. Volunteers workers are always welcome. Checks may be made payable to the CCPP, 107 Quail Hollow Dr., Kings Mountain, NC, 28086. For more information, call Doug Sharp at 704-472-5128.
Membership at Lily Memorial Baptist Church has voted to utilize some of its recreational space, to the Cleveland County Potato Project.
Located at 406 Whitner Road in Shelby, potatoes will grow where sluggers formerly hit balls into the nearby woods.
The grounds will receive a year of soil preparation before white or sweet potatoes will be planted next spring. There will be several harrowings and tillings with a cover crop coming later in the year.
Anyone who would like to renew their farming license by bringing their tractor and equipment and working on the soil should contact organizers. This land has been a sports field for many years. One member estimates that as much as $6 of lost coins may be plowed up.
This property and church sits in the middle of an old mill village.
"We have the highest respect for this generous offer of land to be used by the Potato Project," said Bill Horn, co-founder of the CCPP. "We have promised the Rev. Aubrey Folk to be good stewards".
The CCPP does not own any land or equipment, depending on donations to pay for potato crops. All potatoes are given to local folks who may need a little boost in their food supply.
A $10 donation will pay for one hour of help for planting, weeding, harvesting, etc. Volunteers workers are always welcome. Checks may be made payable to the CCPP, 107 Quail Hollow Dr., Kings Mountain, NC, 28086. For more information, call Doug Sharp at 704-472-5128.