Feed 2 Birds: Please support HGP trainees as they share organic produce for food insecure community members

"What people are telling us: The feedback from the families we serve has been so moving. Honestly, the best part for most people is knowing exactly where the food comes from. There’s a lot of joy in the fact that this isn't just "grocery store food"—it’s grown right here by local folks at the Homeless Garden Project who are working hard to get back on their feet. It makes the food taste better knowing it’s helping neighbors on both ends of the delivery.

Getting fresh, organic greens and fruit delivered every week is a huge weight off for our families. It’s one less thing to worry about and a massive boost for their health.Thank you!!!" -Black Health Initiative

Feed Two Birds brings fresh organic produce, grown by individuals experiencing homelessness in our transitional employment program, to other underserved individuals across Santa Cruz County. Given the rising cost of groceries, access to fresh, organic food for vulnerable populations is especially important.

This year marks a significant milestone as we move closer to purchasing our farm and securing the land permanently for our mission. As part of this transition, we're establishing new growing areas and adapting our cultivation practices to ensure long-term sustainability. We will be providing 42 shares in 2026 which is a shift from last year as we settle into the new farm footprint. The permanence we're working toward means we can plan for the future and continue to feed our community for years to come.

We have a goal of $70,000 to ensure we can continue this program. We have a generous challenge of $10,000 from Patrick Teverbaugh to help us get started and your support, matched dollar for dollar, will help us reach our goal.

Please consider making a gift during this special year that will:

1) Enable Homeless Garden Project trainees to grow thousands of pounds of healthy organic vegetables and fruits on our new permanent home footprint, and

2) Allow HGP to distribute the boxed produce to many underserved community members through local community non-profits.

Through the Feed Two Birds program, your donation has double the impact. Each dollar you donate supports the Project’s transitional employment and job training program and allows for the sharing of food grown at the garden throughout the community.

Many people and families will be served by these shares! With this program, our trainees are growing, harvesting and sharing produce with people lacking access to fresh organic produce. Our trainees are part of a solution.