From Dump to Community Harvest | Phoenix News

From a forgotten dump lot in Phoenix to a thriving urban farm, Millennial Food Gardens is turning trash into treasure—feeding food banks, building community, and even rescuing animals. Retired educator Jed Riding and vegan restaurant owner Linh La teamed up to grow over 150 pounds of fresh produce weekly using smart gardening techniques, all while hosting events and volunteers. Their mission? Reduce waste, fight hunger, and create connection. And they’re not stopping there—excess food goes to Better Piggies, a local animal rescue, turning scraps into meals for rescued pigs and cows. This small plot proves that big change starts with a shared vision and a little dirt. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/659b04de1ba2086a