Why Donate

Every gift matters. For nearly 30 years, our supporters have allowed us to increase the number of community gardens and urban farms, expand our education programs, and improve the health and environment of South Providence neighborhoods. Here are some of the ways your gift helps us keep growing:

At City Farm

$2,000... funds the stipends of two high school interns for growing season

$1,000... purchases all the starter seeds for the Plant Sale

$500... pays for the six-week Youth Garden Club summer program, where 50 kids to eat healthy snacks they've grown themselves

In our community gardens

 $400… allows the Community Land Trust to rent a Bobcat for the day to clear and level an empty lot

 $250… purchases lumber to build one raised garden bed in a community garden

 $50… purchases safe soil to fill one raised garden bed in a community garden 

Across Providence

$35… brings a Spanish language translator to one of our Beginning Grower Series workshops

$20... pays for handouts, seeds, and other materials to be distributed at a Plant Providence workshop in one of our gardens


There are many opportunities to make a contribution:

You can donate online (we accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover) or send cash or a check to:   

Southside Community Land Trust

109 Somerset Street

Providence, RI 02909

• In-kind donations of equipment or supplies, especially for gardening and agriculture, are frequently needed.

• Recommend the Community Land Trust to a local, national, or family foundation. The Community Land Trust is always interested in meeting new funders. You can learn more about the Community Land Trust's financial track record via our Guidestar account.


Make an online donation today! Your contribution will allow us to move forward with our mission to help people grow food!