Abel's Offering

Abel’s Offering is dedicated to improving food security in Northeast Indiana through community gardening. The goal is to promote involvement in local community gardens, encourage the donation of fresh, locally-grown produce to hunger relief efforts, and aid in the establishment and sustainability of new community gardens.

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Community gardens create a space for gardening, teaching, holistic care, mindfulness, and God's teachings. There are many benefits to community gardening and we would like to make that space for you, churches, and our neighbors.   

Why the name?

When someone hears the name “Abel,” they might associate him with his brother Cain. While there are many lessons that can be learned from the story of Cain and Abel, Abel’s offering stands out as a model for how to give.

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• Abel gave his best.  He gave what was the most desirable – not what was unwanted.

• Abel gave deliberately.  He gave first – not what was left over.

• Abel gave willingly.  He gave because it was the right thing to do – not begrudgingly or out of guilt.

​Giving your best, deliberately and willingly. That is the story of Abel’s offering and the example to which we aspire.