Harris County Seniors Receive Fresh Eggs Through Harvest2Gether Program

Harvest2Gether Program Launch

• 🐔 Harris County Precinct 2 has launched a program to raise chickens and harvest eggs for senior residents.
• 💡 The initiative, called Harvest2Gether, aims to provide fresh produce and eggs to the community.

Addressing Rising Egg Prices

• 📈 Egg prices have increased significantly, with costs over $3 higher than the previous year.
• 🎯 The program provides a cost-saving measure for seniors during a time of soaring grocery prices.

Delivery and Impact on Seniors

• 🚚 Fresh eggs are delivered to senior residents, such as Maxi Newton, who find the deliveries essential.
• 💖 For seniors with limited money and transportation, these deliveries are described as a "lifesaver" and "lifechanging."

Program Operations and Expansion

• 📍 The eggs are harvested from chickens at Challenger 7 Park in Webster, with egg production starting in November.
• 🥕 In addition to eggs, the Harvest2Gether program also distributes fresh produce like lettuce, okra, and squash.
• 🤝 The program's initial goal was to give back to the community, but it has become particularly impactful due to current economic conditions.