To create a culture of healthy communities and sustainable local and regional food systems, we need to cultivate a community of people who can grow their own food. We imagine a city with thriving neighborhoods where all people have equitable access to sustainably grown produce and the skills to grow that food and knowledge to create delicious, healthy meals.

The Plant it Forward Program, powered by Growing Places Indy, helps us bring our vision to life. The program gives Indianapolis residents, community organizations, schools, and churches the tools, training, and resources needed to start their own home or community garden.

Plant it Forward Program participants will receive all the needed resources to start a vegetable garden, including small tools, seeds, locally grown transplants, and access to several hands-on workshops.