ESTHER, is an interfaith social justice organization in the Fox Valley.  In Omro, WI the local ministry established Casa Esther two years ago.  That group established a local community garden in the city; the resulting produce is given to local food pantries in Omro and Oshkosh.

When the land was sold in this past spring, the Mission Committee and Session of First Presbyterian Church came forward offering  space on their church property so the project could continue another year.

Early in May members of Casa Esther, Fr. Joe Mattern, Garden Manager Mike Stadler,  and Pastor Ed Slusser planted the garden.   The harvestwas large enough that extra produce was  offered to church members in gratitude for the use of their land.