Our Impact

Changing lives through food.

We believe that real change is locally-led. Through our program initiatives we’ve impacted the lives of our local schools, neighborhoods, and the greater community.

100,000 lbs

of Seasonal Produce Donated

Since 2009, Orange Home Grown has donated over 100,000 lbs of locally grown, seasonal produce to volunteers, schools, homeless shelters, restaurants, chefs, student groups, and neighbors.

10,000 lbs

of Citrus Harvested Annually

The Hart Park Grove Gleaning Program harvests about 10,000 lbs of citrus annually. This produce gets donated to local organizations supporting residents in need to help reduce food waste. Orange Home Grown has been supporting the City of Orange in the harvesting and maintenance of the Hart Park Grove since 2017.

35+

Educational Events
Each Year

Since the Education Farm’s opening in 2017 we have hosted over 200+ free community events. Orange Home Grown on average hosts about 35+ events at the Education Farm each year. These events range from vermiculture classes, plant sales, home school and college group visits, summer camp visits, and larger events like Bug Day.

45,000+

Volunteer Hours at the Education Farm

More than 45,000+ volunteer hours have gone into supporting the OHG Education Farm and Farmers Market by over 1,025 different volunteers since it broke ground in 2017.

$86,500

in Scholarships
Awarded

Since 2013 the Orange Home Grown Foundation has awarded 55 scholarships valued at over $86,500 to high school and college level students.

Youth Food Literacy Students

Since 2017, six Youth Food Literacy Program classes have graduated, totaling 97 students. Over $33,750 in scholarships have been awarded to those who complete the course.

$7,500

Awarded to OHG Volunteers

Since 2018 $7,500 has been awarded to eight Orange Home Grown volunteers through the Kevin Hogate Volunteer Award.

$17,500

Donated to Local Animal Rescue Groups

Over $17,500 has been donated over the last 5 years by the Park Your Paws team to support local and regional animal rescue groups. These donations come from the generous tips by our market patrons.

Help enrich your community

Every donation is used to support the branches of the Orange Home Grown Foundation directly benefiting the Orange community and its surrounding cities.

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