Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC)

Bringing a Community Together with Gardening

29.07.2021 in OIC of Washington, Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), Harvest Blog

Gabriel Gibbens is a Harvest VISTA serving at the OIC of Washington in Yakima, WA. As the Gleaning and Education Coordinator, Gabriel connects with Yakima Valley farmers to coordinate gleaning events and works alongside the SNAP-Ed education program to promote healthy eating within the community….

Sowing Seeds of Change

02.04.2020 in Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), Washington state, Harvest Blog

Food accessibility and sovereignty is crucial during this because convenience has dissipated and overridden the average individual’s ability and knowledge to produce and prepare their own food. A large number of individuals haven’t been exposed or taught traditional means of cooking or growing. 

Volunteering: Literally Moving Mountains

13.11.2019 in Harvest Blog, Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), Washington state, Gleaning, Harvest VISTA

Volunteers are a valuable resource that are not only knowledgeable but also the many roles they plat at OIC.