FEED THE NEED GARDEN, INC.
BELLEVIEW, FLORIDA

Feed the Need Garden, Inc., a Florida-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered as N10000000651, was incorporated on January 21, 2010. Founded by Rachelle Roper in Belleview, Marion County, FL, this charitable entity is committed to combating local hunger through education and empowerment in sustainable gardening. Rachelle Roper's deep-rooted passion for agriculture stems from her upbringing in Okahumpka, Florida, where she learned essential life skills such as planting, harvesting, and preserving food. With a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Roper previously worked in various roles in the animal health industry before founding Feed the Need Garden to address hunger more directly. Operating under the belief that everyone deserves access to nutritious food, this organization offers hands-on gardening classes and engages with the community through workshops hosted at their permanent location. Their mission emphasizes providing not just immediate relief but long-term solutions by teaching individuals how to grow their own food. With a motto centered around making healthy food accessible for all, Feed The Need Garden seeks donations, engagement, and support from the community to achieve its goals. Key figures in its leadership include Rachelle Roper (President Director), Christy Hicks (Treasurer), and Erin Lyles (Secretary). Contact information includes a postal address at 11841 SE 84TH TERRACE, Belleview, FL, and phone number (800) 435-7352. More details about the organization can be found on its website feedtheneedgarden.com.