What is a Victory Garden?
During the first and second World Wars, people were encouraged to plant “Victory Gardens” in an effort to ease the pressure that was placed on the public food supply.
The effects of COVID-19 have resulted in a similar burden on our food supply. We are encouraging the Cincinnati community to empower themselves through the construction of their own resurgence garden. Planting a resurgence garden is a great way to create your own healthy food source and provide a therapeutic escape during shelter-in-place.
Program Guidelines
- Tools may only be borrowed in order to create and maintain a victory garden.
- Tools may not be loaned to other individuals, organizations and/or companies at any time.
- Project request along with a complete application must be e-mailed to samantha.norton@toolbank.org at least 3 business days prior to requested pickup – a Cincinnati ToolBank staff person will contact back in 1 business day if approved, to give the availability of tools, and pickup confirmation.
- Tool Use Agreement Form and Victory Garden Project Application must be signed by borrower prior to use of tools.
- Tools may be kept for 1 week max, unless otherwise approved.
- Cincinnati ToolBank has right to deny any tool request submission for any reason.
- There will be no fees charged to borrow the tools, but the Cincinnati ToolBank reserves the right to request a deposit for the tools borrowed.
- Individuals are responsible for the cost to replace any damaged or lost tools.
- All tool borrowers must complete the Victory Garden Proposal and sign the Waiver form.
Inventory
From pruners to wheelbarrows, we have all the tools you’ll need, at no cost to you, to plant your own fruits and vegetables. A full list of the tools available for resurgence garden projects can be found here: Resurgence Garden Project Tool Order Form
Resources from our Partners
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Applicants should read over the Victory Garden Program Policies and Procedures before submission. Applicants will need to complete and sign the Victory Garden Tool Form for the tools they would like to use for their project(s). Forms can be emailed to samantha.norton@toolbank.org.
Applicants will be contacted by a Cincinnati ToolBank staff member once your application has been received and processed.
Waiver of Liability
In consideration of the loan by the Cincinnati ToolBank, Inc. (Lender) to Borrower, of the tools and equipment (the “Equipment”) and the donation of supplies and materials (the “Materials”) listed on the attached, Borrower agrees to borrow the Equipment and use the Materials in accordance with the following terms and conditions: (1) Borrower accepts the Equipment and Materials in “as is” condition; (2) Borrower agrees to return the Equipment to Lender’s warehouse at 1682 E Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237 at the agreed upon return time; (3) Borrower agrees to provide a cash deposit in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of the Equipment not returned, or that is returned damaged (as determined by Lender in Lender’s sole discretion) with new equipment of equal value; 4) Borrower agrees to comply with all terms of this Agreement, the Borrowing Agreement and the Warehouse Procedure, as the same may be amended from time to time; (5) Borrower hereby agrees, for them self, to release, discharge and hold forever harmless Lender, its officers and directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from all claims, demands and actions for injuries sustained to Borrower or any of their property as a result of this Agreement or any of the Equipment or Materials loaned or used in connection herewith, and from any cause of action, claim, or suit arising therefrom; (6) Borrower hereby acknowledges that its use of the Materials and Equipment are (i) without an instruction or supervision, (ii) at Borrower’s own risk and (iii) that Lender expressly disclaims any warrant regarding the condition or fitness for particular use of any of the Equipment or Materials provided hereunder; and (7) Borrower attests that its use of the Materials and Equipment are strictly for the creation and care of a resurgence garden, that no services or materials are being provided to any recipient for any charge of cost, and that no services or materials are being re-sold or returned to any retailer, vendor or manufacturer for refund, or being used in any manner inconsistent with the Borrowing Agreement or Lender’s status as a 501c(3) tax deductible charitable organization; (8) Borrower acknowledges receipt of the Equipment and Materials listed above; (9) Borrower acknowledges that they have read and understood the foregoing terms and conditions or this release, and the undersigned affirms he/she has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of Borrower.
