A New Home for the White Squirrel Community Garden

When our community’s only grocery store closed in late 2024, Marionville residents faced a new challenge: access to fresh, affordable produce.

Rather than simply accept the loss, one resident asked, “How can I help?”

The White Squirrel Community Garden was born with a simple mission:

Nobody should be hungry at harvest time.

What started as one person’s idea grew into a team. For two seasons, volunteers planted, watered, harvested, shared produce, and worked together to create something that truly belonged to the community.

Then, the garden was displaced from its city-owned location.

The mission didn’t end there.

The White Squirrel Community Garden began searching for a new home—and a new partner stepped forward.

We are excited to announce that First United Methodist Church of Marionville is the new home
and community partner of the White Squirrel Community Garden! 🌱

Together, we’re working to transform an unused space into something meaningful, a community blessing.

A place where fresh food can grow, people can serve, friendships can grow, and neighbors can come together.

We are grateful for First United Methodist Church’s willingness to partner with us
and help carry this mission into its next chapter.

A new space. A new partner. A new chapter. The same mission.

And one thing is certain:

The garden may have had to move,
but WE ARE NOT DONE GROWING!

Check donations can be made payable to
First United Methodist Church
With a memo of White Squirrel Community Garden or WSCG