Diverse teens potting plants at picnic table

About

Schools Need Support, a 501(C)3 Nonprofit, believes in empowering youth to grow a better future and community

Vision

A generation of empowered youth who are inspired and equipped with knowledge, skills, and confidence to grow and care for plants, strengthen their communities, and sow seeds of hope for a greener tomorrow.

Children smiling and picking strawberries in sunshine
Children smiling and picking strawberries in sunshine

Mission

Schools Need Support, Inc. educates, empowers, and engages youth in hands-on agricultural experiences. Through our programs, young people discover their strengths, explore creative pathways, develop real-world skills, and grow into leaders who cultivate thriving communities and a sustainable future.

Diverse teens potting plants at picnic table

Our Partner

Schools Need Support values our nursery partner, Hand Picked Nursery, who provides plants at a discount, workshop and meeting space, nursery expertise and opportunities for youth serving agencies to raise funds. Interested in partnering with us? Check out our Get Involved page.