Victory Gardens, also called Food Gardens for Defense, were planted across the U.S. during World War I and World War II to boost morale, express patriotism, safeguard against food shortages, supplement rationed food, and encourage nutritious diets of fresh fruits and vegetables. More than 20 million were planted across the U.S. during World War II. Families also grew fresh fruit besides commonly planted vegetables such as carrots, beans, beets, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, peas, tomatoes, turnips, squash, and Swiss chard. An orchard in the Neighborhood Heritage Garden is more than 50 years old and was part of those family efforts, and food from this garden is shared with local food banks.