Capital Roots works to reduce the impact of poor nutrition on public health in New York’s Capital Region by organizing community gardens, providing healthy food access, offering nutritional and horticultural education for all ages and coordinating urban greening programs.
The heart and history of Capital Roots is their Community Gardens. Founded in 1975 as a way to bring the benefits of growing your own food to Capital Region inner cities, they now operate over 55 gardens in 4 counties.
Our Programs and Services
We cultivate and nourish communities by creating equitable access to fresh food and green spaces in support of a robust regional food system.
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Celebrate Capital Roots’ commitment to nourishing healthy communities by joining our fundraising events.
Spring Brunch
May 1, 2022
Empire State Plaza, Albany NY
This spring Capital Roots is celebrating an impactful year of service to our community. Delicious food, incredible silent auction and fun for the whole family.
Spring Plant Sale
May 14, 2022
594 River Street, Troy NY
Unique perennials, heirloom tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, and other plants for purchase with all proceeds benefiting Capital Roots’ food access work.
When it comes to impact, we stand out.
The Urban Grow Center Market
594 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Featuring the freshest local and regional farm produce. We source directly from farm and producer partners and pass the savings on to you. With rotating selections and items picked from our Urban Farm in Troy you will be hard pressed to find a healthier market. We accept cash, card, SNAP, EBT, FMNP coupons, and VeggieRx coupons.
Sponsored by MVP.
Testimonials
Making an impact on individuals.
“Our biggest concern was could we find enough food to handle this growing number of people seeking food and still maintain a safe distribution practice.
During the pandemic, Capital Roots would come with fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats and grains arriving in the nick of time to help resupply our pantry with much needed resources.”
Kathy
Amen Place Food Pantry
“The community garden was a real life saver this season as a safe place to go to get some fresh air and exercise, socialize outdoors with safe distancing, and generally relieve the stress and boredom of the pandemic. The community garden was particularly soothing, uplifting, and healing this year. The fresh vegetables were an added bonus.”
Christine
Community Gardener
“Warmly greeted by young enterprising students as supported by able staff. Just magnificent at every level—the products—the policy of opportunity and promoting healthy—and the personalities as senior staff has impacted upon youth such that they are proud and well informed. It is a model that should be followed nationally in every urban area.”
Michael
Urban Farm Stand Shopper
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