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GROW FOOD.

GROW PEOPLE.

GROW CALGARY.

GROW WITH US.

We donate 100% of the fresh food we grow.

Welcome to thefarmily.

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Grow Calgary is a community farm founded in 2011. We are dedicated to growing produce for individuals experiencing food insecurity, and providing small-scale farming education to people of all ages.

Along with donating our produce, we advocate for system-level change to address food insecurity in our communities. We utilize agroecology farming practices and are a volunteer-run organization.

Everyone has fundamental rights to food. Our ultimate goal is that everyone has consistent and dignified access to healthy, local food.

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FRESH PRODUCE DONATED IN 2022

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🌱 Grow Food. Grow People. Grow Calgary.
💚 Volunteer Run NPO
☀️ We donate 100% of what we grow

If we waste this much food… why are so many stil

If we waste this much food... why are so many still going hungry? 💭 It’s time to rethink how we handle food waste and work toward solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

Learn how you can make a difference—reduce, recover, and redistribute. Save and share this post to spread awareness!

#FoodWaste #FoodInsecurity #StopFoodWaste #FoodJustice #LocalFood #ZeroHunger #SustainableFood #ReduceWaste #FoodSecurity #SocialImpact #YYCEats

Climate change is threatening the way we grow and

Climate change is threatening the way we grow and access food. 🌍 From extreme weather to rising food prices, the impact is real—but there’s hope.

Support local farms like ours working to grow food sustainably and help communities in need. Let’s make a difference together!

#ClimateChange #FoodInsecurity #SustainableFarming #LocalFood #EndHunger #FightClimateChange #FoodJustice #GrowWithUs #EcoFriendly #CommunitySupport #SustainableLiving #CalgaryLiving

Happy first of the month! Here’s what’s in-sea

Happy first of the month! Here’s what’s in-season in February. Eating in-season means fresher food and fewer emissions from transportation! Which of these in-season foods are you stocking up on this month? 👀

#WhatsInSeason #SeasonalEating #EatSeasonal #FarmFresh #LocalFood #SupportLocal #FarmToTable #FreshProduce #SustainableFarming #EatLocal #SustainableLiving

Food insecurity isn’t just about hunger—it’s

Food insecurity isn’t just about hunger—it’s about access, nutrition, and systemic issues. Let’s break the myths and work toward real solutions! 🌱

How many of these food insecurity myths did you already know were myths?

#FoodInsecurity #FoodJustice #EndHunger #LocalFood #SustainableFarming #CommunitySupport #FoodAccess #FoodForAll #FightHunger #FoodMyths

Skip your coffee, plant a future. ☕🌱 Just $5

Skip your coffee, plant a future. ☕🌱 Just $5 can help us grow fresh produce and fight food insecurity in our communities. Every seed counts!

#DonateYourCoffee #FoodInsecurity #GrowLocal #SupportLocal #PlantHope #SustainableFarming #FreshProduce #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #FarmToTable #LocalFood #SmallActionsBigImpact

Fresh, sustainable, and local—this is the kind o

Fresh, sustainable, and local—this is the kind of food you should choose for our future! 🌱 Supporting local food production means healthier communities, a greener planet, and fresh produce for all. 💚 Let’s grow together!

#LocalFood #SustainableFarming #SupportLocal #FoodSecurity #FarmToTable #CommunitySupport #FreshProduce #GrowLocal #ClimateAction #FoodJustice #EatLocal #HealthyLiving #YYCEats #CalgaryFood

Whether you’re planting seeds or harvesting crop

Whether you’re planting seeds or harvesting crops, your hands have the power to change lives! Send us a DM if you’re interested in volunteering this spring and let’s grow together! 💚

#Volunteer #VolunteerOpportunities #GiveBack #CommunityService #YYCVolunteers #CalgaryVolunteers #FoodJustice #EndHunger #FarmToTable #SustainableFarming #GrowWithUs #LocalFood #DoGood #BeTheChange

Looking for a team-building experience that’s fu

Looking for a team-building experience that’s fun, meaningful, and unforgettable? 🌱 Bring your team to Grow Calgary for a day of planting, growing, and giving back to the community. 💚 Whether it’s a corporate group, school, or club, your efforts help fight food insecurity while forming stronger connections. 🤝 Ready to make a difference? Contact us to discuss your plans to visit in the spring!

#TeamBuilding #CorporateVolunteering #GrowCalgary #VolunteerImpact #FarmLife #FoodJustice #YYCCommunity #LocalFood #SustainableLiving #GroupActivities

Farming is more than just planting seeds—it’s

Farming is more than just planting seeds—it’s a labour of love with hidden challenges and costs. Want to help us keep growing? 🌟 Click the link in bio to donate and make a difference today!

#foodforall #growcalgary #foodjustice #sustainablefarming #localfood #nonprofitwork #nonprofitfarm #farmlife #communitysupport #yyccommunity #yycnow #endfoodinsecurity #donatetoday #volunteerimpact

Food insecurity is a pressing issue, but we can fi

Food insecurity is a pressing issue, but we can fight it together. Join us in growing fresh food for those in need. Volunteer, donate, and share our mission today!

#foodforall #growcalgary #foodjustice #foodjusticeissocialjustice #volunteerimpact #localfood #supportlocal #communitysupport #sustainableliving #zerohunger #yycnow #yyccommunity

Think you know Grow Calgary? Let’s find out! Her

Think you know Grow Calgary? Let’s find out! Here are 3 fun facts—how many did you already know? 🧐 Type your score out of 3 in the comments below!

#didyouknowfacts #funfacts #farmfacts #sustainableliving #supportlocal #yycnow #yycliving #volunteerwork #localfood #sustainablefarming #smallscalefarming

Thinking back to warmer days☀️ #ThrowbackThur

Thinking back to warmer days☀️

#ThrowbackThursday to some great moments from the 2024 season!🌱 A huge shoutout to all the volunteers who made this possible—you’re the reason we can make such a difference.

We can’t wait to create even more amazing moments this year! Want to make memories like these with us in 2025? Reminder that volunteer signup is open all year round on our website, growcalgary.ca, so make sure to sign up, drop a follow, and help us grow together!✨

#TBT #growcalgary #foodforall #volunteerimpact #localfood #supportlocal #urbanfarming #sustainableliving #YYCcommunity #yycnow #volunteerwork

🌟 What a year! As we look back on the 2024 seas

🌟 What a year! As we look back on the 2024 season, we’re filled with gratitude and pride for what we’ve accomplished together.

With the help of over 50 amazing volunteers, we grew hundreds of kilograms of fresh, local produce—and donated 100% of it to 10 incredible organizations serving those in need. 🥕🌱

Thank you to everyone who supported us this season—whether you volunteered, shared our mission, or cheered us on from afar. We can’t wait to keep growing together in 2025! 🌻

If you’re ready to join the journey, stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved in the new year. Let’s make it another season to remember! 🌿✨

#YYCCommunity #YYCVolunteers #VolunteerOpportunities #UrbanFarming #SustainableFarming #FarmLife #LocalFood #FarmFresh #SupportLocal #CommunityGarden #GrowCalgary #YYCLiving #YYCFood #CalgaryVolunteers

Looking for a way to support locally this holiday

Looking for a way to support locally this holiday season? Think of donating to Grow Calgary! We have gone through many transitions over the last couple years and we are so grateful to be able to continue growing produce for food programs as well as teaching people about local food production and small scale farming. With your support, we can keep going! Anything helps and is greatly appreciated 💚 Happy holidays from Grow Calgary! ✨🎉

#yycnow #yychelps #yycdonate #yycfood #foodaccess #foodinsecurity #foodforall #localfoodsystems #localfoodmovement #holidaygiving #growcalgary #smallscalefarming #urbanag #urbanfarming #fooddonation #supportlocal #supportlocalyyc

We had an amazing first season at our new location

We had an amazing first season at our new location 🌱 We met new volunteers, welcomed many returning visitors, and most importantly grew so much produce for food access programs including @beltlinefridge @thehatchyyc @thecommoncupboardbowness @uadcalgary @mcmancalgary @ruthshousecanada @fear_isnotlove Robert McClure United Church and Central Outreach Hub. A huge thank you to our awesome farm managers Luther and Juliana and all the volunteers that helped us have such a successful season 💚 You can continue to support us by donating to help us sustain our volunteer led organization, planning a fundraiser over the holidays or supporting us with “off farm” volunteering. We look forward to welcoming you (and spring) again soon!

#yyc #yycnow #yycfood #yyceats #yycvolunteer #calgaryvolunteers #yychelps #yycliving #yycfarm #yyccommunity #yyccommunitygarden #communityfarming #communitygardening #foodforall #yyclocal #localfood #localfoodsystems #foodinsecurity #freshfood #farmfresh

We had a great time with @op.springboard this seas

We had a great time with @op.springboard this season! It was so much fun to work with their team on watering, weeding, planting and harvesting 🥬🍅🌽 Thank you for volunteering with us!

#yycnow #yycfarm #albertafarm #yycliving #yycvolunteer #calgaryvolunteers #yyccommunity #communityfarm #communitygarden #growcalgary #farmfresh #foodforall #foodjustice #foodinsecurity #localfood #yyclocal #yycfood #locallygrown #localproduce

Volunteer with us! We’re heading towards the end

Volunteer with us! We’re heading towards the end of the season which means we’re starting to harvest delicious produce for donation 🍅🫑🥬 Other volunteer tasks include weeding, watering, pruning and building new beds for next year. We will also be planting garlic and onions soon. Sign up to volunteer as an individual or book your team in for a visit at growcalgary.ca/volunteer (link in bio)

#yycnow #yycfood #yycliving #yycfarm #albertafarm #smallscalefarming #urbanag #communityfarm #communitygarden #yyccommunity #yyceats #foodjustice #foodinsecurity #foodforall #freshlygrown #localproduce #yyclocal

Book your team visit at Grow Calgary! We host team

Book your team visit at Grow Calgary! We host teams of companies, organizations, groups and schools all summer long ☀️ Volunteering is a great team building activity and also supports our efforts to donate food and run the farm. Learn more and sign up at growcalgary.ca/volunteer (link in bio)

#yyc #yycfarm #albertafarms #calgaryvolunteers #yycvolunteer #yycvolunteering #yycnow #yycclimate #foodjustice #foodforall #calgaryactivities #yycactivities #yycteambuilding #groupvolunteering #teamvolunteer

Fresh greens for @beltlinefridge 🥬 We’re star

Fresh greens for @beltlinefridge 🥬 We’re starting to harvest a few crops and we’re looking forward to sharing more produce as the season progresses!

Sign up to volunteer as an individual or book your team visit with us at growcalgary.ca/volunteer 💚

#yycnow #yycfood #yycvolunteer #calgaryvolunteers #locallygrown #freshproduce #communityfridge #communityfarm #foodforall #foodjustice

Thank you @project90.uofc for planning, designing

Thank you @project90.uofc for planning, designing and implementing our new drip irrigation system 💧 This will greatly reduce our water usage, improve our growing abilities and help us produce fresh food for folks in need

#yycfarm #yycnow #yycliving #yycgarden #dripirrigation #smallscalefarming #urbanag #yycfood

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