Most locals would know about or have heard of the Lismore Community Gardens on the corner of Brewster and Magellan Streets in Lismore.

However, most of us would not know of the amazing work that a group of hard working volunteers achieve each week which includes supplying fresh vegetables and herbs to food banks.

Earlier this week Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan presented funding of $1,350 to Lismore Community Gardens to purchase new garden and power tools to help develop the gardens.

Mr Hogan said "Volunteers are central to so many local organisations and provide important services in our community."

Peter Luckett is coordinator of the Rainbow Region Community Farms which manages the Lismore Community Gardens. Peter said "This will allow us to purchase new gloves and tools to encourage more volunteers and support our great existing volunteers with the cost of fuel for delivery of produce."

Peter told the Lismore App they are always looking for volunteers so if you have a green thumb, love gardening and have some time on your hands go and see Peter and the team at gardens on a Wednesday or Saturday morning between 9am and 1pm.

"This is very much a social thing, it's a place where friendships are formed", Peter said.

The 'Mutual Obligation' system is also operational for the gardens. This is where people can volunteer 10 hours a week in return for social welfare instead of looking for a full time job.

A new addition to the Lismore Community Gardens is offered by the Herb & Vegie Organisation each Saturday morning between 10am and 12noon. During the two hours you have the chance to swap produce seeds and drop off or pick up cuttings and plants. There are two tables to use that this Saturday will have strawberry runners, crucifix orchids, a bangalow palm, agarves and New Guinea bean seeds on offer.

The next improvements for the gardens is the Indigenous Bush Tucker Garden which was planned by Phil Dudman and includes a smoking circle, bbq area as well as indigenous plants.

Also in the pipeline is a waterless compost toilet that already has DA approval from council and will include wheel chair access.