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Get Moving Urban Gardens at Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center
Free community gardening and urban agriculture program at Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center.
By Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center -- Apr 19, 2026
Overview
Get Moving Urban Gardens program at Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center, 4014 Market St. in Houston's Fifth Ward neighborhood. This Houston Health Department initiative provides hands-on vegetable gardening and urban agriculture education for community members. Participants learn to grow their own fresh produce, practice sustainable gardening techniques, and build food self-sufficiency skills. The community garden plots are maintained collaboratively, and harvested produce is available to gardeners and neighbors. The program promotes physical activity, healthy eating, community connection, and food security in neighborhoods with limited access to fresh produce. Source: Houston Health Department, houstonhealth.org.
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The Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center is a City of Houston facility serving one of Houston's oldest and most historically significant African American neighborhoods. Located on Market Street, the center provides Fifth Ward residents with direct access to health screenings, public benefits navigation, social services, and community programming. The facility reflects the city's commitment to delivering municipal resources in communities that have historically faced disinvestment and limited access to public services. Source: houstonhealth.org.
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