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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our goal is to inspire everyone.

THE GARDEN KITCHEN offers free seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, empowering families with the skills and knowledge to make nutritious meals on any budget. THE GARDEN KITCHEN is a health education program established in partnership with the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pima County Cooperative Extension, The City of South Tucson, and Pima County. The Garden Kitchen offers seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, which means families learn about every step of bringing a healthy meal to the kitchen table — from growing and purchasing to preparing and storing. As a seed-to-table program, we aim to increase families’ food security by teaching community members the basics of growing their own food and shopping on a budget. We empower families with the skills and knowledge to make wholesome nutritious meals on any budget. Our interactive and engaging classes motivate community members of all skill levels to jump in and get cooking! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our goal is to inspire you to make healthy food choices that have a lasting, positive impact on the health and wellness of you and your family. With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in The Garden Kitchen classes and events, such as ASL interpreting, please contact: The University of Arizona Disability Resource Center at 520-621-3268 or drc-info@email.arizona.edu. To request an ASL interpreter, visit http://drc.arizona.edu/about/request-interpreter.

02/02/2026

Fresh at PLAZA Mobile Market this week: gorgeous leafy greens, locally grown citrus, the sweetest greenhouse-grown tomatoes, and more! See you at the market!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am
💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

Esta semana, en el PLAZA Mercado Móvil, encontrarás productos frescos de la granja: deliciosas verduras de hoja verde, cítricos cultivados localmente, tomates bonitos y dulces cultivados en invernadero, ¡y mucho más! ¡Te esperamos en el mercado!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)
💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:
•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC
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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

01/27/2026

Winter abundance at market this week 🍊🥬🌱 we'll have lots of greens, oranges, grapefruit, Meyer lemons, and fresh herbs! We'll also have some beautiful greenhouse-grown tomatoes, as well as dried jamaica and epazote grown last summer. See you at the market!
📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am
💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.
Esta semana el mercadito está repleto de productos de invierno 🥦🍋🌿 ¡vamos a tener muchas verduras de hoja verde, naranjas, pomelos, limones Meyer y hierbas frescas! También tendremos unos tomates cultivados en invernadero, además de jamaica y epazote secados. ¡Nos vemos en el mercadito!
📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)
💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta
¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!
Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:
•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC
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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

01/20/2026

WE ARE SO BACK! This week we're thrilled to offer winter greens, fresh herbs, citrus, and three varieties of tomatoes.

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am

💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! Esta semana estamos súper emocionadxs de ofrecer verduras de hoja verde, hierbas frescas, limones, naranjas, pomelos, y tres tipos de tomate. ¡Nos vemos en el mercadito!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:

•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC

🥦🥦🥦

🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

01/16/2026

PLAZA Mobile Market is back starting next week! You will find us at Valencia Library on Wednesday January 21st and Quincie Douglas Library Thursday January 22nd.

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¡PLAZA Mobile Market está de vuelta a partir de la próxima semana! Nos encontrarás en la Biblioteca de Valencia el miércoles 21 de enero y en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas el jueves 22 de enero.

01/13/2026

But we're still here!

Financial support via direct donations or enrollment in our Hands On Cooking Classes is very welcome as we navigate this challenging time.

Thank you to our wonderful community that has already shown us so much love and support!

Direct Donations: https://give.uafoundation.org/results?id=76cbb953-b81a-49d5-b653-60af557d75ba

Hands On Cooking Classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-garden-kitchen-34292528043

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¡Pero seguimos!

Agradecemos enormemente el apoyo financiero, ya sea mediante donaciones directas o inscribiéndose en nuestros clases de cocina, mientras superamos esta difícil situación.

¡Gracias a nuestra maravillosa comunidad que ya nos ha demostrado tanto cariño y apoyo!

donaciones directas: https://give.uafoundation.org/results?id=76cbb953-b81a-49d5-b653-60af557d75ba

clases de cocina: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-garden-kitchen-34292528043

Federal SNAP-Ed funding cuts forced South Tucson’s Garden Kitchen to scale back programs while continuing to serve Pima County communities through food and education.

01/05/2026

We still have some spots open in our newest hands on cooking class, Sweet Treats! Register today at the link in our bio to secure your place in this January 24th class. See you there!

12/18/2025

Great news our cooking classes for the next 6 months are up! We have a brand new class starting January 24th where we focus on a fan favorite: DESSERTS!🍪🍰😋

Check out our Eventbrite to be the first to know when classes go live. You can order your tickets NOW!!!👏🎉Link is in our bio

Jan 24 - Sweet Treats 🍬
Feb 7, Italian 🍅
March 7 - knife skills🔪
April 4 - Pasta 🍝
May 2 _ Plant Based🫘
June 13 - Cheeseboard🧀

12/17/2025

The PLAZA team is taking a short winter break to plan for 2026! We look forward to seeing you in the new year -- we'll be back on 1/21/2026 and 1/22/2026 with beautiful fresh and locally grown produce.

El equipo de PLAZA nos tomamos un breve descanso invernal para planificar el año 2026. ¡Esperamos verlos en el nuevo año! Volveremos el 21 y 22 de enero de 2026 con productos frescos y cultivados localmente.

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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

12/09/2025

This week we are super excited to have PINK LEMONS available at the market! Green and yellow on the outside, pink on the inside, full of classic lemon flavor, these lemons are a beautiful winter gem. Our team is excited to try them as a hot lemon tea with a little honey!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am

💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

¡Esta semana estamos súper emocionadxs de tener LIMONES ROSITA disponibles en el mercadito! Verdes y amarillos por fuera, rosados por dentro, llenos del clásico sabor a limón, estos limones son una hermosa joya invernal. ¡Nuestro equipo está deseando probarlos en un té de limón caliente con un poco de miel!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:

•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC

🥦🥦🥦

🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

12/03/2025

This week we've got tomatoes, radishes, pumpkins, chiles, dates, fresh herbs, and more! Support your local food system, pick up some beautiful produce, and enjoy a lovely fall meal with someone dear to you🌱

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am

💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

Esta semana tenemos tomates, rábanos, calabazas, chiles, dátiles, hierbas frescas ¡y mucho más! Apoya a los agricultores locales, encuentra verduras deliciosas y disfruta de una deliciosa cena de otoño con sus queridxs 🌱

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:

•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC

🥦🥦🥦

🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, extend a helping hand to supporting your local food system and donating to The Garden Kitchen PLAZA (Promoting Local Arizona Agriculture) Mobile Market.

We purchase local foods from various small farmers many of which are refugees and women through the program through the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and . We are also blessed to have an amazing partnership with who helps us bring the food staple of bread and flour to our markets!

Due to federal funding cuts we have lost the security to keep the program going. We are hoping to raise $2,250 this month to help us continue the program through December as we continue to search for funding!

11/27/2025

Today, we are asking for your support after a devastating cut to our SNAP-Ed funding. Our mission at the Garden Kitchen is to promote long-term, positive health outcomes through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing that true wellbeing includes both physical and mental health, and that our communities hold tremendous knowledge, resilience, and strength through cultural and ancestral traditions.

The continuation of this work is critical. Without programs like ours, many low-income families face increased risk of lowered food security, especially as many are also faced with an interruption in SNAP benefits.

Any gift, large or small, makes a meaningful impact. We have included a QR code on these slides and the donation link in our Linktree. Sharing is also an incredible way to make a difference!
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Hoy, estamos pidiendo su apoyo después de un recorte devastador a nuestro financiamiento SNAP-Ed. Nuestra misión en The Garden Kitchen es promover resultados positivos de salud a largo plazo a través de un lente basado en el trauma, reconociendo que el verdadero bienestar incluye salud física y mental, y que nuestras comunidades tienen un enorme conocimiento, resiliencia y fortaleza a través de tradiciones culturales y ancestrales.

La continuación de este trabajo es fundamental. Sin programas como el nuestro, muchas familias de bajos ingresos se enfrentan a un mayor riesgo de una reducción de la seguridad alimentaria, especialmente porque muchas también se enfrentan a una interrupción en los beneficios SNAP.

Cualquier donación, grande o pequeña, tiene un impacto significativo. Hemos incluido un código QR en estas diapositivas y el enlace de la donación está en nuestro Linktree. Compartir también es una forma increíble de marcar la diferencia.

Address

2205 S 4th Avenue
South Tucson, AZ
85713

Telephone

(520) 621-0476

Website

http://www.thegardenkitchen.org/, https://linktr.ee/thegardenkitchen, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-garden-kitchen-34

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THE GARDEN KITCHEN is a health education program established in partnership with the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pima County Cooperative Extension, The City of South Tucson, and Pima County. The Garden Kitchen offers seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, which means families learn about every step of bringing a healthy meal to the kitchen table — from growing and purchasing to preparing and storing. As a seed-to-table program, we aim to increase families’ food security by teaching community members the basics of growing their own food and shopping on a budget. We empower families with the skills and knowledge to make wholesome nutritious meals on any budget. Our interactive and engaging classes motivate community members of all skill levels to jump in and get cooking! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our goal is to inspire you to make healthy food choices that have a lasting, positive impact on the health and wellness of you and your family. With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in The Garden Kitchen classes and events, such as ASL interpreting, please contact: The University of Arizona Disability Resource Center at 520-621-3268 or drc-info@email.arizona.edu. To request an ASL interpreter, visit http://drc.arizona.edu/about/request-interpreter.