As part of the Buffalo Bills’ Huddle for Hunger week, Grassroots Gardens WNY was honored during the October 5, 2025 game as the Highmark Community Hero! This award recognizes the hard work of Grassroots Gardens WNY and the hundreds of gardeners involved in growing neighborhood spaces.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield presented a game ball to Grassroots Gardens WNY during the first quarter intermission of the Buffalo Bills game against the New England Patriots in Week 5 of the 2025 season. A video message, highlighting the work of gardeners and volunteers, was shown to the sold-out crowd on the stadium video boards.
To support community and school gardens in Western New York, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield generously granted Grassroots Gardens WNY a donation of $2,500 as part of the Community Hero recognition.
Read more about this honor via the official press release by Highmark.
