activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 4
- Fresh Produce Donations On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesDonates over 1 million pounds of fresh produce, contributing to community health and food access.
- Nutrition Education ProgramsProvides nutrition education to students through school-based gardening and cooking programs, reaching 3 million students since 2015 and funding over 12 million hours of education.
- School and Community Garden Construction Community Garden Programming with EducationBuilds and refreshes school and community gardens, including outdoor learning spaces, with the help of volunteers, providing access to gardening and nutrition education for students and educators. Since 2015, the organization has built over 160 such gardens.
- Virtual Garden-Based Learning Events Community Garden Programming with EducationHosts virtual garden-based learning events, such as the one in 2021 featuring student-led lessons, to expand access to educational content.
capacity building · 4
- Grant Funding for Educational Programs Indigenous Seed Rematriation & AccessAwards grants of up to $5,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations to support the creation of outdoor garden spaces and fund educational programming, totaling $18 million in grants to 430 organizations since 2015.
- Grant Funding for Educational Programs Indigenous Seed Rematriation & AccessAwards grants of up to $5,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations to support the creation of outdoor garden spaces and fund nutrition education programming. Since 2015, the organization has awarded $18 million in grants to 430 organizations.
- Professional Development and Support for Learning Gardens Community Garden Programming with EducationOffers ongoing professional development and one-on-one support to help sustain learning garden programs in schools and communities.
- Professional Development and Support for Learning Gardens Community Garden Programming with EducationOffers ongoing professional development and one-on-one support to help sustain learning garden programs in schools.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Ensuring digital accessibility for inclusive engagement digital_accessibility_standardThe organization commits to making its digital platforms accessible by adhering to established guidelines and continuously testing functionality with assistive technologies, ensuring that all users can engage with their resources.
- Fostering a network for school garden education and best practice sharing network_building_for_garden_educationThe organization facilitates connections between nonprofit partners and educators to exchange best practices and resources, thereby strengthening the school garden movement and advancing educational efforts on a larger scale.
- Fostering a network for school garden education and best practice sharing network_building_for_garden_educationThe organization facilitates connections between nonprofit partners and educators to exchange best practices and resources, thereby strengthening the school garden movement and advancing educational efforts in this field.
- Promoting healthy eating through hands-on nutrition education and gardening nutrition_education_and_garden_based_learningThe organization believes that providing hands-on learning experiences through school gardens and classroom cooking programs, combined with nutrition education, encourages children to eat more fresh produce, develop healthy eating habits, and supports their overall well-being. This approach also extends to adults through community-based programs.
- Strategic grantmaking for program development and scaling strategic_grantmakingThe organization provides grants, including multi-year funding, to nonprofit partners to support and scale existing programs or launch new ones, allowing for program refinement and broader impact in nutrition education and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
- Strategic grantmaking for program development and scaling strategic_grantmakingThe organization provides grants, including multi-year funding, to nonprofit organizations to support and scale existing programs or launch new ones, allowing for program refinement and broader impact in nutrition education and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Catering Order
Allows customers with a Sprouts account to place catering orders online or via the app.
Curbside Pickup
Allows customers to order groceries online and have a Sprouts team member deliver them to their vehicle at the store.
Delivery Service
Personal shoppers fulfill online orders and deliver groceries from local Sprouts stores to customers' doors, with options for fast or scheduled delivery.
Digital Coupons
Provides customers with a Sprouts account access to exclusive promotions and digital coupons for in-store and online savings.
Digital Coupons and Rewards
Offers monthly digital coupons and continuity rewards through the Sprouts app and website, redeemable in-store or online with a customer account.
EBT/SNAP Online Payments
Allows customers to use EBT/SNAP benefits to pay for eligible items in online orders, with a linked debit or credit card for fees and non-eligible items.
Grocery Delivery
Personal shoppers shop online orders and deliver groceries from a local Sprouts store directly to the customer's door.
Instacart+ Membership
A yearly subscription service offering free delivery and pickup on all orders over $35 made through shop.sprouts.com and Instacart.com.
SNAP/EBT Payment for Online Orders
Enables Sprouts customers to pay for online pickup and delivery orders using a valid EBT card, with a linked credit/debit card for non-EBT eligible items and fees.
relationships · 30
who they work with
- Angel City Football Club Partner — Collaborates to re-allocate 10% of sponsorship value to benefit the Los Angeles community, refreshing school gardens and donating produce.
- Charles R. Hadley Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Christa McAuliffe Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Danbrook Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Durant Road Middle School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Edna Hinman Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- FDA Government — Issued an advisory regarding potential E.coli contamination in Raw Farm raw cheddar cheeses, leading to a product withdrawal.
- Fanny Jackson Coppin School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Forwood Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Instacart Partner — Partners with Instacart to fulfill and support delivery and curbside pickup orders.
- James Lawson High School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Kearny Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Lilburn Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- MC Cash Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Mary W. Jackson Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Mayfair Laboratory School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Mill Creek Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Mitchell Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Monarch Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Norwood Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Ponderosa Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Santa Fe Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Spring & Mulberry Partner — Initiated a recall on their Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bar due to potential Salmonella contamination.
- Terraset Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- The Ambriola Company Partner — Initiated a Class I recall on select lots of their 4oz Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano due to the potential of Listeria.
- The Crossroads School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Thomas H. Dudley Family School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- West County Mandarin School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Winnetonka High School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
- Young Men’s Service League Partner — Partnered to build a new school garden at Solar Preparatory in Henderson, Texas.