Fighting For
A More Generous
World.
The idea for Katie’s Krops began with a 9-year-old girl and a 40 pound cabbage. In 2008 Katie brought home a tiny cabbage seedling from school as part of the Bonnie Plants Third Grade Cabbage Program. She tended to her cabbage and cared for it until it grew to an amazing 40 pounds. Knowing her cabbage was special, she donated to a soup kitchen where it helped feed over 275 people. Moved by the experience of seeing how many people could benefit from the donation of fresh produce to soup kitchens, Katie decided to start vegetable gardens and donate the harvest to help feed people in need.
Become A Grower
Katie’s Krops now has 100 gardens growing across the country and has donated thousands and thousands of pounds of fresh produce to people in need. The mission of Katie’s Krops is to empower youth to start and maintain vegetable gardens of all sizes and donate the harvest to help feed people in need, as well as to assist and inspire others to do the same.
800,000lbs+
Fresh Produce Donated
300+
Gardens Planted
Visit Our
Outdoor
Classroom
Join us at Katie’s Krops Outdoor Classroom in our Flagship Garden
at the Crossroads Community Church in Summerville, SC.
Become A
Volunteer Today!
Do you live in the Charleston/Summerville area? We would love for you to volunteer and help us grow a healthy end to hunger. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help. Be a part of supplying food pantries, homeless shelters, cancer centers, Katie’s Krops Dinners and families in need with fresh produce. Join our volunteer list to be informed of all opportunities to grow an end to hunger.
Saying goodbye to summer in the garden, and welcoming in the slow rhythm of fall! How blessed are we to be able to grow and enjoy the garden year around 💛🌱
Sep 13
We are firm believers that the garden is one of the most powerful learning tools! This update from our amazing growers at Beech Hill Elementary is a wonderful example of utilizing the garden as a teacher 🤩🌱
“This group of boys has been working this week on putting together a raised bed to complete the expansion of our lower school gardens. What a treat to watch them problem solve, count, measure, etc., as they work on a real-life project!”
Sep 13
We love how excited and passionate our young growers are! Joseph’s energy is contagious and we love seeing his garden thrive and the difference he is making in his community, one harvest at a time 🤩
Sep 12
They say it takes a village, and our village is full of incredible youth who are always ready to dig in and give back to their neighbors in need. Here’s to all the smiles from our first round of fall planting 🤩
Sep 10
An exciting check in with our incredible growers from Lydia’s Mission in South Africa 💚 We are so honored to be a part of their journey and support their amazing work!
“Majority of the food that we grow in our gardens goes out to feed the community here in South Africa. August we grew 4824.11 pounds of food. Attached is a special meal we did at a new rural location for 139 kiddos enjoying some of our veggies from our garden!”
Sep 9
If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 7–10, the garden is calling your name! September is your time to plant and enjoy all the unique benefits of a fall garden; cooler weather, fewer pests, and less stress!
Vegetables like kale,collards,cabbage, lettuce,broccoli, and cabbage thrive when planted now, and some taste even better after a touch of frost.
Don’t miss your planting window—it’s the start of something wonderful! 💚
Sep 5
Do I see myself running Katie’s Krops for the rest of my life?
Of course, I can’t imagine spending my life any other way! I feel incredibly blessed to live my dream everyday with the most amazing people by my side 💛
Sep 4
I am beyond thrilled as I step into this new chapter of life with my best friend by my side. Last night in the mountains of Colorado, Jason asked me to marry him, and I said yes!
As I share this special moment, I can’t help but reflect on all of the love and support I’ve been surrounded by over the years. I am so grateful to carry your encouragement and love into this next season of life.
Jason and I are beyond excited for what the future holds, and I am so excited to be able to share this new adventure with all of you who have been with me through so many others ♥️
Aug 30
Consider this your sign to get back to your roots! Nature is our favorite learning tool. Unplug. Unwind. Unearth something new. 🌱🌼🐛🍉
Aug 29
💚 Nothing makes us happier than seeing the smiling faces and bountiful harvests from our growers! They’re a beautiful reminder that no matter your age, you have the power to change the world—one heartfelt harvest at a time.
Aug 28
Turning Up the Heat on Weeds 🔥
Our new favorite garden sidekick? The weed torch! Quick, effective, and chemical-free — we’re officially fired up about weeding.
Aug 27
We are so proud of Alice, and love seeing her garden thriving 💚🌱✨ What an incredible first year as a grower!
Aug 26
What is deadheading — and why should you do it? 🌼✂️
Deadheading is the process of removing faded or spent flowers from a plant. By trimming off old blooms, you encourage the plant to put its energy into producing more flowers — instead of turning those spent blooms into seeds.
After you deadhead your flowers, don’t forget to save the seeds! Once these zinnia seeds dry, they’re be ready to sow for next season!
Aug 25
Time really flies when the garden’s your classroom! 🌱 A throwback to 5 years ago—what is now the Katie’s Krops outdoor classroom, with forever still to grow 🍄🌈🪱
Aug 23
Our very first Homeschool Open Garden was a huge success! 💚
We welcomed more than 175 friends into our garden to discover how our outdoor classroom and volunteer opportunities can be part of their homeschool journey.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait to see you back in the garden soon!
Aug 22
Vertical growing 💚s watermelon hammocks!
Using melon hammocks to support your crop is easy as can be, and even add a pop of color to your garden. Our go to for supporting our 10+ lb watermelons that grow on our fence and arbors!
Aug 21
650+ meals served this August at the Katie’s Krops Dinner! Despite the 91 degree heat, our young volunteers were incredible, and we even got a special visit from the Summerville High School Girls Tennis Team to help us clean up 🤩
Our next dinner is September 18th! If you are interested in donating milk, baking desserts, or becoming a delivery driver please join our volunteer list to be apart of the magic 💚
Aug 20
Today is the last day I’ll be 26, and it feels like the perfect moment to reflect on the power of positive thinking. At 9 years old, I saw the world through a lens of hope and possibility, and that mindset shaped the future of Katie’s Krops, including the creation of our Katie’s Krops Dinners. 💙
Here’s to holding on to that same magic and optimism as I step into 27 tomorrow!
Aug 19
We 💛 our friends at the Riverdogs! Not only are they on a winning streak, but they hit it out of the park in our flagship garden last Friday!
They came together with REV Federal Credit Union in our flagship garden for Breeze Niceness Week, making a tremendous impact as we prepare for the fall growing season. Thanks to their helping hands, we are ready for a thriving fall garden to support our neighbors in need 🌱
Aug 18
We’re back with another episode of Kalerific Chats with Cam—this time, we’re diving into our upcoming Homeschool Open House! 📚🌱
This free, drop-in event is the perfect way to explore how our outdoor classroom and flagship garden can be part of your family’s homeschool journey. Learn about our amazing instructors, tour the garden and classroom, and discover the variety of classes we offer. Whether it’s one class that sparks your curiosity or a whole series you can’t wait to join, there’s truly something for everyone.
We can’t wait to welcome you! ♥️
Aug 14
