At Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Perry Township a new ministry continues to grow. In spring of 2014 a 75’ x 100’ patch of its property was tilled, and the Northern Berks Community Garden (NBCG) was begun. The NBCG is a nonprofit organization that was started in order to assist low and moderate income members

The food pantry for the area housed New Jerusalem Lutheran Church received fresh vegetables from the garden for almost 6 months this year. A good growing season and collection 2 Fridays a month and Saturday mornings, helped their neighbors in need. This was the third year for the garden. The idea from a Sunday School