Material Donations
Some of the resources have limited availability, past deadlines, or specific eligibility. Consider reaching out to the organization for more information. Know of any resources other teachers should know about? Reach out! bh592@cornell.edu
Seed donations
The company asks for a brief letter to describe your project including:
- What your organization or company objectives are.
- Where you are taking the seed, or where the seed or produce grown from it will be distributed.
Additionally, there are no costs for the seeds but a fee for shipping and handling is required.
The company has a registration form to nominate your own school or community garden to receive free seeds.
Library card holders can fill out a membership form and choose up to 4 packets per person per month.
Soil and compost donations
Learn about compost and see the section for "How to Get Compost".
Donates soil to community and school gardens and makes deliveries in Brooklyn and Queens, but has partners who may be able to deliver in other boroughs. Submit an online form to request a soil or topsoil delivery.
Community gardens, nonprofits & city agencies can request an appointment to pick up bulk compost or to have pallets of bagged compost delivered to their location for free.
For other ways to get donations, consider these tips:
- Contact local businesses such as garden centers, hardware stores, nurseries and farms.
- Reach out to community organizations that have focus on urban agriculture.
- Online Platforms such as Freecycle or social media groups
- School grants and fundraisers
- Garden associations and botanical gardens
- Parent and community involvement
- Local government and city programs
