To Plant a Garden is to believe in tomorrow

For over 30 years, Running Strong has been dedicated to protecting and supporting the families and children who struggle to live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

That’s why this summer we are working to ensure a bountiful harvest from the Oyate Teca Project’s Medicine Root Gardening program.  Right now, nearly 60 families are growing family gardens, each likely yielding 1,000 pounds of healthy produce.  We are also opening our temperature-controlled greenhouse, four high tunnels, two open air gardens, and Pine Ridge’s first ever plant nursery.  Learn why our Garden programs are so important in overcoming food insecurity.