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Nature's Path Organic Foods Announces Its 2025 Gardens for Good Winners

Nature's Path Organic Foods, the leading independent organic breakfast and snack food brand in North America, has unveiled the 20 winners of its 2025 Gardens for Good Plant it Forward™ grant program. This important initiative highlights community efforts through organic gardening, enhancing food security and nutritional knowledge. Each selected garden will receive a grant of $6,500, a boost that brings Nature's Path's donations to community gardens close to $1 million since the program's inception in 2010, achieving its financial goal three years ahead of schedule.

Jyoti Stephens, who serves as the Vice President of Mission and Strategy at Nature's Path, reinforced that the influence of community gardens extends far beyond their produce yield. “After 15 years, Gardens for Good continues to remind us that the power of a garden goes far beyond the harvest,” she declared. The winners of this year exemplify dedication to community, sustainability, and leadership.

The 2025 recipients include a mix of gardens from both the United States and Canada. Each garden is recognized not just for its agricultural practices but for its meaningful contributions to fostering community spirit and resilience. The commitment to universal access to organic and nutritious food also plays a central role, especially encouraging applications from underrepresented and underserved communities.

2025 U.S. Gardens for Good Winners:

• - Common Good City Farm, Washington D.C.
• - Soulful Seeds, Reno, NV
• - Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, National City, CA
• - Semillas de Justica, Chicago, IL
• - Habesha Garden, Atlanta, GA
• - Sierra Harvest Food Love Farm, Nevada City, CA
• - Gill Tract Community Farm, Albany, CA
• - Ma'ona Community Garden, Honaunau, HI
• - Otterbein Community Garden, Westerville, OH
• - Ocean View Growing Grounds, San Diego, CA

2025 Canadian Gardens for Good Winners:

• - The Collingwood Community Center Garden, Collingwood, ON
• - Kids Right to Know Community Garden, Richmond Hill, ON
• - Harvest Manitoba Community Garden, Winnipeg, MB
• - The Confederation College Community Garden, Thunder Bay, ON
• - The Patch, London, ON
• - Ridgewood Community Garden, Edmonton, AB
• - Swan Valley Growing Circle, Swan Valley, MB
• - Dixon Transition Society Garden, Burnaby, BC
• - MAC Community Garden, Parksville, BC
• - Rainbow Refugees, Vancouver, BC

Community gardens play a critical role in enhancing access to fresh, organic food while providing innovative programs around nutrition, education, and community engagement. With support from the Gardens for Good Plant It Forward Program, these initiatives aspire to deepen their impact and lead transformative change in their respective areas.

Nature's Path, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Richmond, BC, emphasizes a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The company produces a vast array of USDA and Canadian Certified Organic products that prioritize environmental stewardship and community support, with brands like Nature's Path® and EnviroKidz® at the forefront.

To learn more about Nature's Path's philanthropic efforts or the Gardens for Good program, visit naturespath.com. Follow their journey on social media for updates and stories of impact.

About Nature's Path Organic Foods

Nature's Path Organic Foods is passionate about promoting sustainable, healthy eating. This privately-owned company ensures its products are not only organic and non-GMO but also environmentally viable and socially responsible. Known for their high-quality breakfast and snack foods sold in over 50 countries, they strive to balance profit with purpose, making a notable difference in the communities they serve.