Ways to Give

  • INDIVIDUALS

    Your personal gift makes a lasting difference. Every dollar helps us plant, tend, and share food with our neighbors — and sustain the gardens that feed our community.

    Ways to give
    ➜ Make a one-time or monthly donation
    ➜ Honor someone special with a tribute gift
    ➜ Become a “Garden Sustainer” with a monthl contribution

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  • SPONSORSHIPS

    Sponsor a visible part of our work and watch your impact grow! Sponsorships connect your name directly to the gardens, events, or initiatives that matter most to you.

    Examples
    ➜ Bed Sponsorship ($500): Keep one raised bed thriving all season long, feeding local families and volunteers.
    ➜ Event Sponsorship: Support our Harvest Tables, workshops, or community events that bring people together around food.

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  • CORPORATE GIVING

    Local businesses play a vital role in cultivating community health. Partner with MGG through financial gifts, volunteer engagement, or co-branded programs.

    Ways to get involved
    ➜ Make an annual or recurring corporate donation
    ➜ Sponsor a program or event
    ➜ Organize an employee volunteer day
    ➜ Offer matching gifts to encourage staff giving

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  • LEGACY GIVING

    Plant a seed with impact. Legacy gifts provide lasting support that sustains our organization and its work well into the future.

    Ways to give
    ➜ Include us in your will or estate plan
    ➜ Contribute to our endowment or long-term fund
    ➜ Land Gifts: Help us grow, donate land to Mitchell Giving Gardens!

    Contact us to learn more.

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FAQs - Donations

  • Your donation directly supports our programs, including community gardens, food distribution, educational programs.

  • Yes! Mitchell Giving Gardens is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You’ll receive a receipt for your records. Our EIN # 86-2012354

  • Yes! Checks can be mailed to:

    Mitchell Giving Gardens
    PO Box 356
    Spruce Pine, NC 28777

  • Yes! Recurring donations are a powerful way to sustain our work year-round. You can choose to give monthly, quarterly, or annually—whatever works best for you.

  • You’re always in control. You can modify or cancel your recurring gift at any time through your donor portal or by reaching out to us directly.

  • Definitely. Our donation platform is secure and encrypted to protect your personal information. We never share or sell donor data.

  • Yes, we do! We gratefully accept in-kind donations that help support our garden spaces and education programs. Please contact us first to coordinate what’s needed most.

  • Yes! Sponsorships are a meaningful way to support our work while receiving recognition for your business, organization, or family. Reach out to us for current opportunities. More information on our 2026 bed sponsorship program is here.

  • Absolutely. We welcome partnerships with local businesses, faith groups, and other organizations. Contact us to explore sponsorships, matching gifts, or team volunteer days.

  • We’d love that. Volunteers are essential to our mission! Visit our Get Involved page to learn how you can get involved in the gardens, food distribution, or community events

  • Yes! We love keeping our supporters in the loop. You’ll receive occasional updates about the work you’re helping to grow—harvest reports, program highlights, and community stories. Be sure to sign-up for our monthly newsletter. Also, follow us on our social media outlets for the most up-to-date events and happenings in the garden.