Gardening Angels, Inc. is committed to creating communities where everyone has equal access to healthy food, gardening education, and opportunities to grow. Our work is rooted in the belief that fresh food and green spaces are human rights, and that strong communities are built when people of all backgrounds can participate fully and feel valued.
1. Commitment to Diversity
We welcome and serve individuals of every:
- race
- ethnicity
- nationality
- gender identity and expression
- sexual orientation
- age
- religion or belief
- socioeconomic background
- immigration status
- ability or disability
Our volunteers, partners, and program participants reflect the diverse communities we serve. We actively seek to include voices that have been historically underserved or marginalized in food-access and environmental spaces.
2. Commitment to Equity
As a food-access and educational nonprofit, Gardening Angels works to identify and reduce barriers that prevent individuals and families from accessing nutritious food and learning to grow their own.
We prioritize:
- underserved neighborhoods
- low-income households
- families experiencing food insecurity
- communities lacking access to fresh, affordable produce
Our programs, gardens, classes, and produce distributions are designed to be affordable or free, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation.
3. Commitment to Inclusion
We create welcoming environments where everyone feels respected, represented, and safe.
Inclusion at Gardening Angels means:
- providing accessible garden spaces, classes, and volunteer opportunities
- honoring cultural differences in food traditions and gardening practices
- offering educational programming suitable for all ages and experience levels
- encouraging community input in decision-making
We believe gardens grow stronger when every member of the community is invited to the table.
4. Implementation & Accountability
To uphold this policy, Gardening Angels will:
- train staff and volunteers on inclusive and respectful practices
- collaborate with diverse partners, schools, nonprofits, and local organizations
- monitor who we serve and adjust programs to meet community needs
- review our DEI practices annually and strengthen them as needed
- ensure all programs, events, and communications are accessible and equitable
5. Our Commitment to Funders & Community
Gardening Angels is dedicated to operating transparently, equitably, and with integrity.
We align our mission with organizations—such as The Kroger Co. Foundation—that invest in racial equity, community health, and expanding access to nutritious food.
Our promise is to continue building a nonprofit where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued, and inclusion is practiced daily.