A group of Latter-day Saint women in Porirua, New Zealand gathered 17 March for an activity to promote self-reliance.
The project was planting herbs in jars. These herbs will be used in their home recipes and in times of an emergency.
This was the first of several activities planned throughout the year to help families become more resourceful and self-sufficient.
Haley Galo, who helped organise the activity, said, “One of our goals this year is to ensure our families are able to support themselves and others in an emergency. Growing our own food is part of that plan. The herb jars will provide seasoning for our food as well as beautify our homes.”
The women are part of the Relief Society organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Relief Society is for women ages 18 and over whose purpose is to provide support for the temporal and spiritual needs of all women in the Church, as well as others in need.
The organization has been a part of the Church for 173 years.
Suzanne Galo, leader of the Relief Society in the Porirua area, said “These gatherings, outside of our regular Sunday meetings, help unify us and give us a sense of belonging. We can come together to work on worthwhile projects as well as socialise and share joys and sorrows.”