Gainesville Giving Garden

Gainesville Giving Garden Volunteer Days are Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm beginning February 15th. Every Thursday, join us to help with farm work at any point until 6:30pm.

The Giving Garden is committed to building food sovereignty in Alachua County by providing horticultural education for underserved groups and the wider community, and by donating our produce to enable regional fresh food access. No gardening experience is necessary - all ages are welcome! After Day Light Savings (mid-March) we will shift volunteering hours to 5:30pm-7:30pm on Thursday evenings. Jo

in us every Thursday evening until mid June, when our farming season comes to a close for the summer! Quality food shouldn’t be exclusive to a specific income bracket. We believe that eating local, choosing organic, and supporting sustainable is key to a better world -- one in which people and the environment are healthy, happy, and connected. Access to organic, fresh produce should be a right, not a privilege. As a donation farm, we grow and donate our fresh food to those without access. As an education farm, we uplift the future change-makers of our food system in an effort to achieve an equitable local food community. The Giving Garden is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization.

This is our “we’re sad we can’t garden today” face. The rain got us good! See y’all next week, and let’s hope for better...
02/13/2025

This is our “we’re sad we can’t garden today” face. The rain got us good! See y’all next week, and let’s hope for better weather!

If you’re in need of fresh produce but unable to regularly or temporarily afford it, we’re offering free veggies every M...
02/13/2025

If you’re in need of fresh produce but unable to regularly or temporarily afford it, we’re offering free veggies every Monday from 4:30-6pm at our urban farm located at 225 NW 12th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (just a short distance from downtown).

Our nonprofit farm is committed to supporting those facing food insecurity by providing organic produce. While we regularly partner with organizations like the Free Grocery Store to distribute our food, any surplus from our fields will be available during Monday walk-up hours.

We’ve previously offered “you pick” options at the farm, but to ensure everyone has access to enough produce, we’re shifting to walk-up hours instead. Right now, we have leafy greens and herbs in abundance, with more variety expected in the Spring.

For any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. ❤️

Giving Garden Apprentices did a fantastic job harvesting greens and calendula flowers from the farm this morning. Plus, ...
02/12/2025

Giving Garden Apprentices did a fantastic job harvesting greens and calendula flowers from the farm this morning. Plus, it was a beautiful day for farm work — we are feeling grateful for great weather and beautiful crops!

Such abundance at the Giving Garden this month — heading to those in need. A majority of today’s haul will be going to t...
02/11/2025

Such abundance at the Giving Garden this month — heading to those in need. A majority of today’s haul will be going to the Free Grocery Store, where recipients can pick up from us: broccolini, mustard greens, green onions, radishes, collards, kale, parsley, lettuce, and cabbage. 🥬 Starting next week, we invite folks needing fresh food access to come to our farm from 4:30-6pm. On the spot, we will harvest for you what is available in the field based on your preferences. If you or anyone you know cannot afford fresh food, please consider coming by our farm next Monday evening, located at 225 NW 12th Avenue, GNV FL 32601. Email us with any questions at [email protected]. ♥️

Cherished local meat, seafood & mushroom vendor was on the road yesterday morning in the dense fog & got into an accide...
02/09/2025

Cherished local meat, seafood & mushroom vendor was on the road yesterday morning in the dense fog & got into an accident, ruining his trailer & supplies. Thankfully no one was injured, though his business is at stakes with the financial blow from the situation. There is a GoFundMe to help Casey’s business raise the funds they need — which can be found below and in the link of our IG bio. 💪🏽 https://gofund.me/95b8b93b 💪🏽 WildMan Foods is a community staple — please spread the word!

What a beautiful morning for planting! Thank you to our friends who came out & got their hands dirty with us. 😌
02/09/2025

What a beautiful morning for planting! Thank you to our friends who came out & got their hands dirty with us. 😌

No sign up, just show up! 225 NW 12th Ave, GNV FL 32601. We’ve got lots of little plantings ready to go into the ground!...
02/08/2025

No sign up, just show up! 225 NW 12th Ave, GNV FL 32601. We’ve got lots of little plantings ready to go into the ground! Help us plant potatoes, lettuces, herbs, and more. Come on out from 9:30-11am & get yer hands dirty. After volunteering, consider grabbing brunch at our cherished neighborhood hangs, & .gnv. Oh, what a dreamy Sunday!

Join local artist, Gita Soto on Sunday March 23rd at the Giving Garden, for a unique block print workshop. We will be cr...
02/07/2025

Join local artist, Gita Soto on Sunday March 23rd at the Giving Garden, for a unique block print workshop. We will be creating a one-of-a-kind piece for you to treasure for years to come. Bring an item of clothing with you, or any fabric item you’d like (such as a pillow case, kitchen towel, bag, scarf, etc...) to be embellished with hand carved Indian block prints. Gita will provide an abundant variety of block print designs to choose from, and guide us through the technique and styling process to create a beautifully executed and cohesive design.

Giving Garden Apprentices visited local family farm, , to learn how our community’s organic farms operate. Students met ...
02/05/2025

Giving Garden Apprentices visited local family farm, , to learn how our community’s organic farms operate. Students met farm owners, Aviva and Daniel, and some regular volunteers, who showed them the ropes. Each week, our apprentices learn how to grow their own food, and meet with leaders within our local food ecosystem to gain a holistic understanding of how our food community works. Check out the last slides to see the vegetable bed at our farm that apprentices grew on their own! Great progress, guys! 💪🏽

Thank you Chef Naomi for creating a beautiful meal to celebrate & support local food for this weekend’s farm-to-table br...
02/02/2025

Thank you Chef Naomi for creating a beautiful meal to celebrate & support local food for this weekend’s farm-to-table brunch. Many thanks to our volunteers who made this benefit event so special. We are grateful to our guests, who joined us to support our nonprofit farm & came together to cultivate community. Here are a few moments captured at the brunch, photographed by our talented friend

Many thanks to these caring businesses for making this brunch possible:

for donating delicious coffee (psssst, their new cafe will open at the heartwood soundstage center this spring!)
gnv for providing lovely cava for our fresh citrus drinks

for providing farm-fresh vegetables, mushrooms, and grapefruit (pssst, they have an awesome Valentines Day picnicking event at their farm on 2/15 — check out their page to learn more)

for providing delicious local veggies

for providing new and beautiful dishware for this brunch

A beautiful close to the day — working together to grow good food, create beauty, and build community. Thank you to all ...
01/31/2025

A beautiful close to the day — working together to grow good food, create beauty, and build community. Thank you to all who volunteered! A special shoutout to for capturing these sweet photos. 🙏🏽

Join us on February 15th from 10am-12pm at The Giving Garden of Gainesville for a beginners mosaic workshop led by the p...
01/30/2025

Join us on February 15th from 10am-12pm at The Giving Garden of Gainesville for a beginners mosaic workshop led by the phenomonal Leah Piekarski . Each participant will create a large mosaic flower pot to take home in this 2-hour, hands-on workshop. Enjoy the garden ambiance, learn mosaic making from a master of the craft, and connect with uplifting community - all while supporting The Giving Garden’s work of addressing food insecurity.

Our nectarine tree feels hopeful for spring 🌸
01/30/2025

Our nectarine tree feels hopeful for spring 🌸

Celebrating fresh and colorful food as we harvested into the sunset! Thank you all for a joy-filled volunteer day. ❤️🌱
01/23/2025

Celebrating fresh and colorful food as we harvested into the sunset! Thank you all for a joy-filled volunteer day. ❤️🌱

These frigid temperatures sure do bite, but the farm is still as colorful as ever. Stay cozy, Gainesville. ♥️ We hope ev...
01/20/2025

These frigid temperatures sure do bite, but the farm is still as colorful as ever. Stay cozy, Gainesville. ♥️ We hope everyone finds ease, gentleness, and nourishment as we enter the week. Remember the power of community and of our earth.

Love savoring locally-sourced, nourishing food while supporting your local farmers? Our Farm-to-Table Brunch on February...
01/15/2025

Love savoring locally-sourced, nourishing food while supporting your local farmers? Our Farm-to-Table Brunch on February 1st is the perfect experience for you!

Join us for a delicious and meaningful gathering in the heart of our nonprofit farm. Indulge in a fresh, organic menu featuring just-harvested produce, live music, and great company—all while supporting equitable fresh food access in our community.

Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat today! Visit the link in our bio or go to gainesvillegivinggarden.org/farmtotable.

Every ticket includes a complimentary mimosa made with local citrus and farm-fresh herbs, or a delightful non-alcoholic alternative. Don’t miss out—nourish your body, connect with your community, and make an impact!

Meet Leela, our new Program Coordinator! We are so thrilled to welcome Leela to the Giving Garden staff. Well before joi...
01/14/2025

Meet Leela, our new Program Coordinator! We are so thrilled to welcome Leela to the Giving Garden staff. Well before joining our team, Leela coordinated several Giving Garden fundraising events — on a volunteer basis, out of the kindness of her heart. She is a super go-getter and shines in bringing community together. Leela has spent many Volunteer Days at the farm, bringing along her two lovely children to help us grow fresh food for those in need. Now a part of the Giving Garden staff, Leela will lead event management, outreach, and grant-writing. We are so grateful to leverage Leela’s super power in community organizing to enhance our nonprofit’s ability to bring in sustaining funds. We’re also just all-around excited to spend each week with Leela — she is funny, caring, loving and passionate. 💪🏽

Colors of winter
01/13/2025

Colors of winter

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Tickets are now on sale! Gainesville's 2024 Food Community Tour will be held on February 3rd, hosted by GROW HUB, Working Food, and the Gainesville Giving Garden. Engage in fun seed-to-plate activities: Seed-saving and culinary demos with Working Food, plants and soil with GROW HUB, and urban growing showcased at the Giving Garden. Click the link below to learn more and sign up! 100% of ticket proceeds are direct donations to all three nonprofit organizations. https://workingfood.square.site/product/FoodCommunityTour/313 A special thank you to Steven Zill for producing this sweet video - we are grateful for your continual support!

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