FOOD SECURITY

FOR A WORLD IN TRANSITION

Growing To Give: Regenerative Land, Food & Community Systems Nonprofit

Growing To Give is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit designing regenerative land, food, water, and community health systems that restore ecosystems, improve water resilience, and strengthen food security in climate-vulnerable communities.

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What Is Growing To Give?

Growing To Give is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on regenerative land, food, water, and community health systems.

Quick answer: Growing To Give is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that designs and deploys regenerative land, food, water, and community health systems to restore ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and expand food security in climate-vulnerable communities.

Growing To Give® is a registered U.S. trademark (Serial Nos. 88277751 and 88622896) and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-4081381).

Organization Growing To Give
Type 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Focus Regenerative land, food, water & community systems
EIN 84-4081381
Operations United States & international

Growing To Give is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that designs and deploys regenerative land, food, water, and community health systems. Growing To Give restores ecosystems, strengthens climate resilience, and expands food security by building practical, scalable infrastructure—so communities can grow more with fewer resources and remain resilient through disruption.


Our work is organized into four integrated focus areas:


Why Growing To Give Matters

Growing To Give focuses on scalable, real-world solutions that address multiple global challenges at once—climate resilience, food security, water conservation, and community wellbeing. By integrating land, water, and food systems, Growing To Give helps communities become more self-sufficient, productive, and environmentally resilient.


Climate-Ready Infrastructure That Scales


The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) emphasizes climate-smart agriculture and resilient land management as key strategies for strengthening food security and ecosystem health.


Growing To Give aligns with climate-smart agriculture and land resilience strategies while focusing on practical, community-level deployment.


How our systems create measurable impact:

  1. Hold water on the land to reduce loss and increase resilience.
  2. Rebuild soil to improve fertility, carbon storage, and productivity.
  3. Grow more food with fewer inputs through root-zone efficiency and water-smart design.
  4. Strengthen community wellbeing by pairing infrastructure with care and support programs.

Integrated Regenerative Systems in Action


Growing To Give’s land, water, food, and community health initiatives function as interconnected systems designed for long-term resilience.


Explore our four focus areas below.


Imagine a World

Imagine a world where community gardens and regenerative farms thrive—nourishing neighborhoods with fresh, sustainable food—and where those growers have practical, affordable systems that continue producing year after year. Imagine landscapes designed to hold water, rebuild soil, restore biodiversity, and support human wellbeing at the same time.


That’s what we’re building at Growing To Give: integrated regenerative land, food, water, and community health systems designed for a world in transition. Our work connects climate-ready infrastructure, regenerative land design, food security initiatives, and compassionate care programs into scalable models communities can sustain long term.


Agriculture is more than survival for people in need. It’s a source of pride and purpose—a way to connect with the land and with each other. By expanding access to water-holding infrastructure, regenerative land systems, resilient food production, and supportive health initiatives, we help communities grow stronger in every sense of the word.


Our Vision

We envision a world where land, food, and community health are strengthened together through practical, scalable systems. A world where water is held on the land, soil regenerates year after year, local food systems flourish, and people facing hardship are supported with dignity and care.


We work at the systems level—restoring ecological function while expanding food access and strengthening human wellbeing so resilience can emerge naturally.


Our Mission

Our mission is to design and deploy regenerative land, food, water, and community health systems that help communities steward their landscapes more effectively. Through climate-ready infrastructure, regenerative land design, water-smart growing systems, and human-centered care programs, we restore ecosystems, improve resilience, and expand reliable local food production in climate-vulnerable regions.


Growing To Give is a regenerative systems nonprofit that designs and deploys integrated land, food, water, and community health solutions to restore ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and expand reliable local food access in vulnerable regions.


Help Us Help Others

Support our work in the way that feels right to you—by helping us restore land and water systems, expand food access, and care for people when they need it most.


Make a Donation

Your gift helps build practical, long-lasting solutions—from water-smart growing systems to community care programs—that create real impact on the ground.


Choose the level that matches the impact you want to create.


Twenty-Five Dollars Plants Seeds of Possibility


Your $25 donation helps us source, preserve, and distribute regionally resilient food crops for community gardens and restoration projects. From heat-tolerant and drought-adapted varieties to culturally significant heirlooms, these seeds support long-term food security wherever our systems are deployed.


What your gift does:

Sources and preserves climate-resilient food crops.

Supports rapid response when new gardens or recovery projects are launched.


Fifty Dollars Gets to the Root of the Problem


Your $50 donation helps build and deploy Root Tubes—the foundation of our get-two / give-two program. Root Tubes deliver water and nutrients directly to the root zone, dramatically reducing waste while improving plant survival, soil health, and long-term productivity.


For every Root Tube placed into use, another is deployed in a community or landscape where water efficiency and food access matter most.


What your gift does:

Builds and deploys Root Tubes.

Supports get-two / give-two installations.

Reduces water use while increasing growing success.


One Hundred Dollars Builds Lasting Systems


Your $100 donation supports the deployment of complete, water-smart growing systems within regenerative land and water projects. This includes Root Tubes, irrigation components, and structural supports—such as Tomato Volcanoes—used where appropriate to maximize productivity, accessibility, and durability.


These systems are designed to last for decades, helping communities grow food reliably with fewer resources and greater resilience.


What your gift does:

Supports complete water-efficient growing systems.

Funds durable infrastructure used in community gardens.

Expands long-term food security capacity.


All donations directly support programs and services for people in need. Growing To Give is a registered nonprofit organization.


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Together, We Grow Hope

When you give to Growing To Give, you’re not just donating—you’re helping build systems that restore land, strengthen communities, and bring nourishment and care where it’s needed most. Together, we turn innovation into resilience and compassion into lasting impact.


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Collaborative Partners

The Arizona Diamondbacks actively promote sustainability through various initiatives, such as the "Break a Bat, Plant a Tree" program, which provides desert-adapted shade trees in local parks [MLB.com]. At Chase Field, they have implemented eco-friendly practices, including the installation of solar panels and a vertical garden, to reduce their environmental footprint. The Diamondbacks support the Phoenix Urban Food Forest Initiative created by Growing To Give [GrowingToGive.org].

Arizona Diamondbacks

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Wounded Warrior Project

Jimmy John’s supports sustainability through initiatives focused on responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and energy efficiency. The company prioritizes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, reducing its carbon footprint by minimizing transportation emissions. Additionally, Jimmy John’s has implemented eco-friendly packaging, with an emphasis on recyclability and compostability. Efforts to reduce food waste include streamlined inventory management and donating surplus food when feasible. Furthermore, the brand has taken steps to improve energy efficiency in its restaurants, incorporating LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances to lower overall environmental impact.

Jimmy John’s

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Grand Canyon University

Moon Valley Nurseries is a leading tree nursery dedicated to growing, supplying, and installing premium, mature trees adapted to the unique climates of Arizona and the Southwest. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and long-term landscape success, Moon Valley Nurseries empowers homeowners, businesses, and communities to create healthier, more resilient outdoor environments. By cultivating trees locally and emphasizing proper selection, planting, and care, the nursery supports water-wise landscaping, shade creation, and urban heat reduction. Through expert guidance, hands-on service, and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, Moon Valley Nurseries helps transform landscapes while enhancing property value, livability, and ecological balance.

Moon Valley Nurseries