THE GIVING GROVE

LITTLE ORCHARDS. BIG IMPACT. 

Grow North Texas is the Dallas-area affiliate for The Giving Grove national network, based in Kansas City, Missouri.  As affiliates, we support neighborhood volunteers in planting and caring for fruit and nut trees, blackberries, herbs and pollinators that improve the urban environment, increase tree canopy for underserved communities and provide a sustainable source of free, organically-grown food for neighborhoods facing high rates of food insecurity.

GROW North Texas  and The Giving Grove share the vision of thousands of community orchards in food insecure neighborhoods across the nation creating a sustainable system of local food production and a network of urban green spaces serving the community.

Giving Grove orchards are community-led and

• Grow fruits, berries, nuts, and herbs that are free to community members. 
  

• Serve as a community space for members of all ages to bond as they learn about local food production and healthy eating habits. 

• Have proven to provide big opportunities for positive transformation in neighborhoods. 

• Provide beautification through sustainable and nurturing care from stewards at each site.   

This project is made possible through a partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas' W.W Caruth, Jr Fund as part of the Food Equity Innovation Challenge. 

Contact: Geri Strong - geri.strong@grownorthtexas.org 

Learn more about The Giving Grove here!

 

what we've been up to

Culvating a community with DISD's Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School

community orchard at west dallas stem school in partnership with brother bill