Help Us Grow
Since 1995, Grassroots Gardens Western New York has facilitated the creation of over 100 community gardens with support from our donors.
From providing essential tools, seeds, and soil to supporting initiatives that broaden our reach, every contribution makes a meaningful impact.
Make a Donation
Your Contribution Can Plant the Roots of Change
By joining our Sowing Circle, you make monthly donations that provide the tools, seeds, and supplies community gardens need to grow and continually benefit their local communities.
Of course, we’re happy to accept one-time donations as well! Every contribution helps sow the seeds of sustainable change for the communities we live in and love.
Grassroots Gardens of WNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so every gift you give is tax-deductible and helps us keep growing together!
Partner with us!
Corporate Social Responsibility and Giving Opportunities
Sponsoring our program or adopting a garden are excellent ways for your organization to give back to its community. Demonstrate a commitment to helping those in need by viewing our current list of opportunities.
Making a corporate donation or sponsoring our events provides visibility for your business, and with a range of tiers, we offer sponsorship opportunities for any budget.
Other Ways to Donate
In-Kind Gifts
Donations aren’t the only way you can give. The community gardens in our network are always in need of tools and materials to support their ongoing growth and development from one season to the next.
Our most needed items:
✓ Contractor Bags – Heavy Duty
✓ Shovels and Hand Tools
✓ Garden Gloves (Unused)
✓ Unopened Potting Soil or Compost, Organic/Kellogg
We gratefully decline: Tomato cages, leaf rakes, used pots or hanging baskets, bird feeders/baths, houseplants (we grow exclusively outside), gas-powered tools.
Mail a Check
To donate by check, please make your check out to Grassroots Gardens of WNY and mail it to our office at 389 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14204.
Memorial Gift Envelopes
We’re honored to provide envelopes for memorial gifts to our organization in memory of a loved one. Please contact us and we’ll send them your way.
Our Partners
Thank you to our partners who supported our gardens during the recent growing season and year-round programs.
Giving through your employer
Matching Gifts
Your employer may match charitable gifts to Grassroots Gardens WNY!
Check with your employer or human resources department to learn about available matching gift programs.
SEFA
Grassroots Gardens WNY is a charitable organization participating in the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA). As part of this appeal, New York State employees may initiate payroll deductions to support our gardens through contributions made throughout the calendar year. Visit SEFA for more information.
Grassroots Gardens of Western New York
57-00367 (Niagara Frontier SEFA)
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