Our 2025 Giving GNOME Sticker!
Join Fresh Food Connect as a 2025 Giving GNOME and receive this year’s exclusive sticker!
Every gardener has their own approach to growing a homegrown harvest. Whether you're "By-The-Book" or "Let it Grow," we know you'll agree that Growing Nutritious and Outrageously-fresh Meals for Everyone (G.N.O.M.E.) is a meaningful way to give back to your community.
Our Giving GNOMEs are our most active supporters - whether through donating homegrown produce, or helping spread the word about the impact of growing and sharing produce for Hunger Relief.
Become a Giving GNOME today!
Join Fresh Food Connect as a 2025 Giving GNOME and receive this year’s exclusive sticker!
It's easy to start making an impact for Community Hunger Relief.
Complete ANY 3 of the following activities during 2025 to become a Giving GNOME.
When you're ready, complete our registration form here!
Pledge to Share your homegrown produce for Hunger Relief! Pledge campaign closes 6/30
Our Free mobile app coordinates your donation of homegrown produce to a hunger relief organization near you. Download the app and *leave a written review* at the app store! Review on Apple | Review on Google Play
Let us know more about you and your garden in our 5-question "Chat with a GNOME"
Donate produce for Hunger Relief 3 times in one season (calendar year). Any amount makes a difference!
Share about donating produce through Fresh Food Connect on your social media channels and tag us at @freshfoodconnect
Whether your garden's just getting started, or harvest is done for the season, you can make a difference by volunteering for sorting, distribution or other activities. Our app quickly connects you with a nearby organization.
Your financial support helps us reach more communities and provide more homegrown produce to the 1 in 4 homes experiencing food insecurity around the country. Thank you for your support!
Fresh Food Connect GNOMEs are each unique, but they all agree that sharing homegrown produce is a meaningful way they can give back to their communities.
"Donating our produce is a natural solution to eliminating food waste and helping to combat food insecurity." [story here]
"I love donating through Fresh Food Connect because I know my food donations are supporting my local nonprofits and feeding my neighbors." [story here]
"I am fortunate enough to have the time and resources to be able to grow a little more than I need for my family." [story here]
"The first fresh fruit of spring is my absolute favorite and I want everyone to be able to experience that." [story here]
"Growing food also grows community in my experience so it’s a win-win." [story here]
Karen donates her homegrown produce to Boulder Food Rescue
"Being able to share has been great for me because I don't have to worry about anything going to waste." [story here]
Joy donates her homegrown produce to The GardenWorks Project
"Gardening is more than bringing food to our mouths and bellies. It’s nourishment for our soul." [story here]
Mim donates her homegrown produce to Healthy Day Partners
Sarah donates her homegrown produce to Denver Food Rescue
Crystal donates her homegrown produce in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Vanessa donates her homegrown produce in Chicago, Illinois
"Having a sense of community and pride in helping to make sure others have access to healthy food." [story here]
Ian donates his homegrown produce to SECOR Cares
Alyssa donates her homegrown produce to Denver Food Rescue
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