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.
950,000lbs+
Fresh Produce Donated
325+
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.
Wear your support proudly!
Our new Katie’s Krops merch is here — shirts, hats, and mugs that give back. Every item helps us plant more gardens and feed more families.
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.
From our garden to yours, happy spring planting 💛
Yesterday, our amazing youth volunteers planted over 600 @bonnieplants seedlings in our flagship garden! Stay tuned to see the bountiful harvests that support our neighbors in need this growing season 🌱
Mar 24
Just admiring our @parkseedco lettuce 🌱
As the weather gets warmer here in the South, we’ll soon be saying goodbye to our lettuce and sowing new seeds in its place — all from the Katie’s Krops x Park Seed collection.
You can stay rooted in love all year long and support our work to end hunger, one vegetable garden at a time, by purchasing your seeds from our collection on their website. 💚
Mar 23
Still thinking about the most amazing weekend in Nashville with @remarkablewomennxst! Did you catch the live show? It was so fun to relive, I am so honored to have represented the Lowcountry and @wcbdnews2 as a regional finalist 🩷 Thank you for believing in our work to end hunger, one vegetable garden at a time!!
Mar 21
It’s showtime 🎥✨
I’ve loved sharing so many special moments and behind-the-scenes glimpses from my unforgettable trip to Nashville as a Remarkable Women honoree representing the Lowcountry — and now I’m so excited to finally share what’s next!
The national program we filmed in Nashville is set to begin airing this week, kicking off in primetime on Friday, March 20 from 9:00–10:00 PM ET on The CW Network.
You can find your local CW station here:
Find Your Station | The CW Network
https://www.cwtv.com/channel-finder/
You can also stream the program live on Friday night using The CW app:
Stream on The CW | CW Streaming
https://www.cwtv.com/thecw/the-cw-app/
It’s such an honor to be part of this incredible group of women, and I can’t wait for you to watch 💗
Mar 20
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, for our free Katie’s Krops To-Go Dinner ♥️
This month’s menu features chili served over a bed of pasta, cornbread, and a tossed green salad, along with homemade desserts to finish the meal.
The drive-thru dinner begins at 4:00 p.m. at Summerville Baptist at 417 Central Ave. Summerville. Please enter through the West Carolina Avenue entrance. Dinner service will continue until all meals have been served. Unfortunately, we are not able to hold meals. As always, no ID is required!
✨✨Important for Everyone’s Safety✨✨
When you arrive, please carefully follow the directions of our parking lot volunteers. Volunteers will direct you to a parking spot, hold your place in line, and allow non–Katie’s Krops guests to pass through without disruption.
Please roll down your window or open your car door (if your window does not open) so volunteers can communicate with you easily.
Dinner guest vehicles are parked in several areas of the church lot, and clear communication is essential to keep everyone safe—especially with families and children crossing the parking lot and drive-thru traffic.
To help the line move smoothly, we kindly ask that you clear space in your car before arriving so meals can be placed inside quickly. If you would like your meals bagged, please bring a large reusable grocery bag, and we will gladly bag them for you.
Mar 18
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Rios 🤍💍✨
Saturday, in an intimate ceremony, I got to marry my best friend! I am so excited for what is to come and so grateful for the well wishes and kind messages. Thank you to the amazingly talented Havilah Whetstone for capturing our special day!
Mar 16
Still dreaming of this weekend in Nashville surrounded by the most incredible, remarkable women 💗 What an honor it was to be part of the 2026 Remarkable Women celebration. Thank you @nexstarmediagroupinc + @remarkablewomennxst for creating such a powerful space to uplift and celebrate women who are making a difference in their communities.
My heart is so full!
Now it’s back home to the gardens 🌱 spring planting is underway and our March Katie’s Krops Dinner is right around the corner. There is something so special about coming home, rolling up our sleeves, and continuing the work of serving our neighbors in need.
It’s going to be a beautiful, impactful month ahead, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you 💚
Mar 10
A remarkable weekend in Nashville with 124 truly incredible and inspiring women has come to an end, very fittingly on International Women’s Day, and I have some very exciting news to share 💗
I was selected as one of the five regional finalists from across the country!!!
What an absolute honor and privilege it is to represent Charleston and the Lowcountry, to stand alongside women who are changing the world!
My heart is filled with gratitude to my wonderful friends at @wcbdnews2 in Charleston for selecting me for this honor, and to @nexstarmediagroupinc + @remarkablewomennxst for a weekend filled with hope, empowerment and so much love and joy! Thank you for providing a platform that not only honors women but also celebrates their achievements and amplifies their voices.
Thank you to each and every person who has believed in me and in this dream to end hunger. Thank you to every member of the Katie’s Krops family, this recognition belongs to all of us. Because of you, fresh food is reaching neighbors in need, gardens are growing, and love is being served every single day.
I am truly living my dream. This is such a pinch-me moment!!
Mar 8
A sneak peak into an amazing first day in Nashville with the most remarkable women, I cannot wait for day two 💗 Thank you to everyone who’s cheering me on from back home, I feel the love all the way in Tennessee!!!
Mar 7
And we’re off for a remarkable weekend in Nashville! I have been so overwhelmed (in the best way!) with all the love I have received, and I am truly so grateful to my friends @carolynmurraywcbdtv + @wcbdnews2 💛 See you soon @remarkablewomennxst !!!! #remarkablewomen
Mar 6
I am beyond honored to share that I’m heading to Nashville as Charleston’s 2026 Remarkable Women! Representing the Lowcountry alongside so many incredible women is something I don’t take lightly, this honor belongs to our entire community ♥️
When I was nine years old, I never could have imagined that a tiny cabbage seedling would grow into what Katie’s Krops is today. The love and support I have received from around the world has carried our mission from the very beginning and continues to fuel our work to end hunger, one vegetable garden at a time. I am so incredibly blessed to live out my dream every single day.
A heartfelt thank you to @wcbdnews2 — not only for the best surprise, but for supporting and believing in me since I was nine years old. Your encouragement through the years has meant more than I can put into words.
To our amazing youth growers, volunteers, supporters, and my entire Katie’s Krops family, this recognition is because of you. And to my parents, my biggest cheerleaders since day one, thank you for always believing in me.
#remarkablewomen @remarkablewomennxst
Mar 4
🌸🐝 Calling All Adult Garden Lovers! 🐝🌸
Want to make your garden a buzzing paradise for butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and more? Join Clemson Extension Master Gardener Lisa Turocy for Planting for Pollinators: An Adult Native Plant Workshop!
Learn how to:
~ Plant native flowers, shrubs, & trees that bloom in every season
~ Build a welcoming habitat for pollinators year-round
~ Attract birds and wildlife while supporting your local ecosystem
Date & Time: March 11th, 1:30 PM – come early to stroll our beautiful flagship garden!
Adults Only – this one’s for our grown-up green thumbs!
https://katieskrops.com/events/gardening-with-native-plants-for-pollinators-with-a-master-gardener-adults-only-class/
Spots are limited, and a minimum of 5 registrations is needed for the class to run. Don’t wait—sign up now and give your garden (and pollinators) the love they deserve!
Feb 26
We are so lucky to welcome back Cat Brantley from Sister Moon Studios to lead all-new spring workshops in the garden! 🌸
Each session will explore a different theme, empowering children to discover their own creativity while making meaningful connections between art and science. Her classes have consistently been some of our most popular, and we can’t wait to see what blossoms this season through her thoughtful, expert instruction.
Cat is an artist, visual arts teacher, and creative mindfulness educator based in Charleston, SC. Registered through the South Carolina Arts Commission, she brings over 20 years of experience in art education, art integration, and outdoor learning. She is passionate about guiding young people in creative problem-solving and mindfulness through the art-making process.
✨ Spots are limited:
• 3 spots left – 3/3: https://katieskrops.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/26176
• 5 spots left – 3/17: https://katieskrops.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/26207
We can’t wait to create with you in the garden! 🌿🎨
Feb 25
We love when our friends from Bonnie Plants join us in the garden to learn and grow. This weekend, we were honored to welcome Steve Chapman, who generously shared his vast gardening knowledge and practical wisdom with our community.
A few of our favorite takeaways 🍅🌱
• Gardening means working with nature — not against it. Pests and diseases like vine borers and powdery mildew are a part of the process. Strong plant health, proper timing, and a little foresight go a long way. Planting earlier can help avoid extreme heat stress and stay ahead of common diseases.
• Planning your space truly matters. Follow the spacing guidelines on plant tags and install supports at planting time so plants can thrive as they grow. Plants need airflow and room to flourish — more is not always better. Overcrowding can actually stunt growth.
• Planting depth is key. Most vegetable plants and herbs benefit from being planted deep, while shrubs and trees are just the opposite. And always start with the best soil possible to set your garden up for optimal success. When direct sowing seeds, the larger the seed, the deeper it should be planted.
We are always grateful for opportunities to keep learning, and we love connecting with our community through these hands-on classes. 💚
Feb 23
Got greens? We do 💚
A huge harvest shred today with our friends at the @chascolibrary for their free + fresh produce fridges!!
Feb 18
Let’s talk about amending! What is amending, and why is it vital to a successful raised garden?
At the end of each growing season, once your plants are removed, your soil needs a helping hand before the next planting begins. Throughout the season, plants draw nutrients from the soil, and those nutrients must be replaced. Amending means adding fresh, nutrient-rich soil to your beds to replenish what was used and to restore any soil lost when removing last season’s plants. Proper soil depth is also essential for strong root structure, allowing plants to grow deeper, healthier, and more productive.
Nutrient-rich soil is the key to a thriving garden! Our favorite soil for amending is Soil3 Humus Compost. Adding a 2–3 inch top dressing to our beds each growing season has increased our harvest by more than 50%. Use code KatiesKrops2026 for a discount and to support our work.
Remember—amending is the secret to a healthy, productive garden, and now is the perfect time to do it! 🌱
Feb 17
We love when our friends at the @dorchestercountylibrary book mobile come to visit! Their next trip to the garden is February 26th, come join us and dig into a good book 💚
All information can be found on the outdoor classroom page of our website, and don’t forget about storytime after the book mobile visits!
Feb 13
While we’re impatiently waiting for spring, here’s a real look at what February in our flagship garden looks like! Counting down the days until spring planting 💚
Feb 11
Wishing a very happy birthday to my mom and the President of Katie’s Krops, Stacy!
My mom has been my biggest supporter since day one, and has the biggest heart of anyone I know. Katie’s Krops would not exist today without her! How lucky am I to work alongside my mom/ best friend everyday to serve our community 💛 I love you!
Feb 9
Celebrating TEN Years of Partnership with our amazing friends at Park Seed! 🌱
For the past decade, Park Seed has helped us nourish our neighbors in more ways than we can count. As proud supporters of our Katie’s Krops Growers, they empower youth to volunteer, garden and giveback.
Through their special Katie’s Krops seed collection — where a portion of every purchase gives back to our mission — and their ongoing generosity, they truly put service into action.
That’s why we were so honored to present Park Seed with our Seeds for Service Award in recognition of their incredible commitment to helping us grow more than just gardens, but hope.
It’s such a blessing to partner with a company that believes so deeply in our work — and happens to sell our very favorite seeds!
Thank you, Park Seed, for ten years of friendship, generosity, and impact 💚
And don’t forget, now is the perfect time to grab your seeds for spring!
Feb 5
