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Wichita’s Community Gardens Fight Food Deserts | Wichita News
Wichita’s facing a crisis: nearly a quarter of residents struggle with food insecurity, especially as costs rise and food aid programs shift. Community gardens are rising as lifelines, turning vacant lots into fresh food hubs—especially in food deserts where access to groceries is scarce. Nonprofit ICT Treehuggers, which now manages 300 gardens, is expanding with five new sites, including one at 13th and Hillside, partnering with food banks to deliver harvests directly to those in need. Councilwoman Becky Tuttle underscores how essential these local efforts are for families who can’t afford…
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