> Apeldoorn, The Netherlands The Apeldoorn Hub connects three community kitchen gardens supported by the municipality, social workers, Wageningen University, and local students. Main Challenges The gardens rely heavily on a few key individuals, leaving them vulnerable to disruption. Land insecurity threatens two of the three projects, as they operate on borrowed sites. Limited volunteer capacity further constrains growth and continuity. Marginalised groups involved Business model developed The Hub advances community-based gardening models that combine circular practices with social integration. By offering space for skill-building, food production, and social participation, the model reduces isolation, strengthens neighbourhood ties, and creates inclusive opportunities for marginalised residents. What’s Next? The Hub aims to sustain kitchen gardens as inclusive green spaces where communities meet, garden together, and foster social cohesion. • Migrant women • People experiencing homelessness • Individuals in reintegration processes • Elderly people I really enjoy coordinating the kitchen garden with three volunteers and women from our neighbourhood. website
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