Grow. Gather. Give.
Who We Are
Neighbors Nourishing Communities (NNC) is a locally run Oregon nonprofit and 501(c)(3) charity on a mission to provide fresh, nutritious produce to neighbors in need. Since 2014, we’ve helped families, schools, and gardeners grow—and share—thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables each year.
Gardeners grow.
We provide seeds, plants, tools, and guidance to help people succeed. In return, home gardeners pledge to donate 20% or more of their harvest to the Tualatin Food Pantry or food bank of their choice.
Families thrive.
We fund garden plots, tools, and supplies for low-income families so they can grow and enjoy their own fresh food.
Communities connect.
From gardening or cooking classes to harvest parties, we build spaces where people learn, share, and nourish one another.
Our approach is simple:
How You Can Get Involved
Become a Gardener
Anyone can grow with NNC—whether you have a few pots on your patio or a full backyard plot. We’ll give you seeds, plants, and support to get started. You’ll enjoy fresh food for your family and share the bounty with neighbors in need.
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Volunteer or Support
Not a gardener? You can still help! Volunteer to raise seedlings, assist with classes, or support community garden projects. Businesses can donate supplies, offer discounts, or even share unused property as garden space.
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Make a Donation
Your financial gifts help us purchase seeds, soil, tools, and community garden plots for families in need. Produce donations from your own harvest—even a few pounds make an enormous difference!
How it Works
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Pick Up Supplies
Once registered, we’ll notify you of our annual plant and seed handout, where we’ll provide seeds and plant starts each spring, typically in May.
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Grow Your Garden
Whether you have a few pots on a patio or a large backyard, we’ll help you succeed.
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Share Your Harvest
Deliver 20% or more of your produce to our designated drop-off sites or directly to the Tualatin Food Pantry.
Ready to Grow?
Whether you plant, donate, or volunteer, you’re part of something bigger: a community growing healthy food, stronger connections, and brighter futures.
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Gardners Helping Neighbors
Our Impact
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30,000+ pounds of produce donated since 2014
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Dozens of gardeners supported each year with free seeds and plants
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Cooking & preserving classes to extend food access beyond the harvest season​
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Every seed planted and every pound donated brings us closer to ending hunger right here in Tualatin.
What Our Gardeners Say
“My family and I are very grateful for the opportunity to have a garden. We simply wouldn’t be able to do this without the help of NNC.”
“This organization is empowering its volunteers to provide food for their families as well as others in need.”
“The garden is going to help so much! We are very excited about getting started and sharing the bounty with others in need.”
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."
Audrey Hepburn