Whereas during World War I and World War II, the Victory Garden campaign called on Americans to plant vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens in whatever space they had available to implement a valuable and self-sufficient means to prevent potential food shortages; Whereas so many patriotic Americans participated in the movement during WWII, it is estimated that home, school, and community gardeners produced close to 40 percent of the Nation’s fresh vegetables from 20 million gardens; Whereas the forces at work in the global Coronavirus pandemic disrupt global food supply chains and leave American consumers vulnerable, many individuals are hindered from accessing even local food resources such as farmers’ markets, State fairs, and other community supported agriculture, due to social distancing guidelines; Whereas Americans have been asked to follow social distancing guidelines and shelter in their homes to flatten the curve in the COVID–19 crisis; Whereas many will find the extra time at home provides a ripe opportunity for engagement in gardening as a hobby, as a food source, and as a means to promote stable physical and mental health; Whereas existing community gardens are investments in neighborhood revitalization, provide local sources of produce, and most importantly help restore fresh foods to underserved food desert communities, while inspiring and teaching children to gain a tangible appreciation for the power of nature to sustain life and improve health outcomes through gardening; Whereas spring 2020 has already seen significant increased demand at garden stores, centers, and suppliers