BYU greenhouse design provides fresh produce for homeless center

Added on 04 March 2025

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BYU greenhouse design provides fresh produce for homeless center

Matt Arrington. Source: BYU

PROVO, The U.S. — BYU students designed a hydroponic greenhouse for Provo's Food and Care Coalition. The greenhouse produces 400 pounds of produce every three months, enhancing food security. It provides fresh produce year-round, addressing food deserts and benefiting the community.

Innovative greenhouse designs by BYU students are being used to reduce food insecurity during the winter months at a local food center.

The Food and Care Coalition is a homeless resource center in Provo, but serving 450 meals a day without a budget or consistent donations can be a tricky task, said Brent Crane, the center's executive director.