Soulful Seeds outlines community garden programs, workforce development and funding needs
The nonprofit Soulful Seeds told Sparks City Council it operates a 3‑acre garden in Sparks, produced over 6,000 pounds of produce in 2024, and runs workforce, recovery-friendly and same-day-pay programs; leaders said annual operating costs are about $600,000 and sought continued community and agency support.
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Erstan (Erstan) Whidden and Kimberly Ese of Soulful Seeds presented the nonprofit’s community-garden programming to Sparks City Council on June 9, describing food distribution, workforce development and partnerships serving people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.
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