Community Programs

Community Requests

Supporting 501(c)3 entities with in-kind gifts or discounts, one request at a time.

The following is a snapshot of our Community Requests program from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

547
Nonprofit organizations approved for an in-kind gift
233
Schools received Learning Gardens
and growing information
8,000+
Seed packets donated
(various sizes)

Areas of Support

We accept and review requests from agricultural or horticultural needs-based, 501(c)3 organizations with programs supporting one or more of the following causes:

  • Small- or human-scale, organic, or regenerative farming.
  • Vocational agriculture for teens and adults.
  • Healthy eating habits in young students.
  • Food security and/or food sovereignty within the local community.

How to Qualify

Qualifying requests will receive an in-kind gift of seeds or a one-time discount.

  • Requestor must be a 501(c)3 organization with a qualifying program (see list above).
  • One request will be considered per requestor every 12 months (July 1 through June 30).
  • We limit in-kind donations to organizations that physically engage in planting the seeds.
  • A fee for shipping and handling of physical items may be assessed at our discretion.