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.
Our heart is full after 689 meals served tonight to our community! A special thank you to our friends at Charleston Greek Festival for sharing pita bread and fresh tomatoes with us ♥️
May 16
From our garden to your table, Katie’s Krops Dinners are a true labor of love! We’re so blessed to have an incredible team that makes these dinners possible — from our wonderful chefs and young volunteers who grow the produce and box up meals, to our dedicated delivery drivers, parking lot helpers, and generous donors who support our mission. Happy Katie’s Krops Dinner Day — all are welcome at our table! 🌱🍴💛
May 15
Our flagship garden is in full bloom and so are our harvests! Today we shared a 225 lb heartfelt harvest with our friends at the @chascolibrary + gave the garden some much needed love after the rain. Thankful for incredible volunteers who make mornings like these so fun 💚
May 14
THIS Thursday is our next Katie’s Krops Dinner! We will be serving a hot, healthy, fresh and free meal and are open to all.
Service will begin shortly after 4pm in a drive thru distribution style in the parking lot of Summerville Baptist Church (417 Central Avenue), and continue until all meals are distributed.
We recommend you arrive early! You are welcome to pick up meals for friends, neighbors, relatives, etc as long as we have enough for those in line behind you. All guests must stay in their cars at all times and follow the instructions of the parking lot attendees.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing y’all Thursday ♥️
May 13
From trash to treasure! Don’t toss your broken pots—turn them into a garden gem instead! I transformed a beautiful, broken ceramic planter into an upcycled succulent garden, and here’s how you can too:
What you’ll need:
• A broken ceramic planter (any size works!)
• Succulents (I had way too much fun picking these—go for a mix of shapes and sizes!)
• Soil (I used tropical/cactus soil and topped it with a little peat moss)
The key is to layer the soil between the broken pieces and plants to create a sturdy base. Play around with different succulent shapes and sizes—almost like fitting together a puzzle—to keep everything secure and make it look beautifully unique.
This only took me 8 minutes, and I’m SO happy with how it turned out!
May 12
Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures, thank you for helping us all grow into the people we are today ♥️
To my mom, Stacy Stagliano, thank you for being my biggest cheerleader since day one. Working side by side with your best friend every day is not something everyone gets to do, but how blessed am I to be able to do just that!
My mom has the biggest heart for everyone she meets, and puts her all into everything she does. Katie`s Krops & Home Again wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for your kindness, unwavering support and dedication to helping John Michael and I follow our dreams!
This Mother’s Day, I would love if you could send some extra love and healing prayers to my mom, as she deals with a painful and ever lingering spider bite.
May 11
Have you ever heard of braiding onions? Yesterday, we harvested and braided a beautiful batch from our flagship garden!🧅
So, why braid onions? Braiding improves airflow, which helps them cure properly—reducing the risk of mold or rot. Plus, it’s a great way to store them long-term and makes grabbing one for your next recipe super easy!
#gardening #katieskrops #onionbraiding #homestead #howto #diy #garden
May 8
Scenes from our flagship garden! Our first heartfelt harvest is just around the corner 🌱🍅🌤️🦋
May 6
Watch @soil3organiccompost work its magic in just one month! From April 2nd to May 5th, our garden has transformed thanks to the power of nutrient-rich humus compost in our beloved BigYellowBags 🤩🌱
We’re thrilled to see our gardens bloom and can’t wait for the first heartfelt harvest to share with our neighbors in need!
Want to support us and your garden? Use code KATIESKROPS2025 for a discount on your BigYellowBag and to help us grow a healthy end to hunger 💚✨
May 5
Our garden is in full bloom, so it’s time for an updated spring garden tour! We are eagerly awaiting all the heartfelt harvests that will come from our flagship garden this year. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who make the magic happen 🤩🌱
Apr 29
My heart is so full, thank you to each and every person who sent goodies from our Amazon wishlist to help our gardens grow! These unboxing videos are not only so fun to make, but a true reminder of how blessed we are to have the incredible support of so many, who believe in us and our work to end hunger.
Thank you to Sharon & Dwight, Charlotte, Sherry & Raymond, Jerry, Courtney, Michelle, Carolyn, Penelope, Ed, Gary & Julie and Melanie for your kindness and support! It means the world to us ♥️
Apr 28
And that’s a wrap on the 3rd annual Katie’s Krops Springfest, what an incredible morning in our flagship garden 🌱✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our favorite event of the year and to our amazing community partners! This is just a sneak peak of the magic that happened yesterday, and we can’t wait to share more with you.
Thank you @crossroads_summerville for opening your hearts and home to us, the magic of Springfest wouldn’t be possible without your partnership ♥️
Apr 27
Who’s ready to chick chat with our friends at @chick_inn_on_main on Saturday at Springfest? We’re so egg-cited to meet these sweet baby chicks + learn about caring for them 💛
Apr 23
Springfest will be Kalerific and we can’t wait to see you there! 4 days until a fun, educational and hands on morning in our flagship garden with something for everyone 💚
We will see you Saturday, April 26th from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm! No tickets needed, Springfest is free and open to everyone 🌱✨
Apr 22
One week until our 3rd annual Springfest! Swipe to see our amazing partner organizations who will be joining us, there is something for everyone at this fun, hands on, educational morning in the garden 🌱🤭✨
•• We’ll see you Saturday, April 26th from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm in our flagship garden! 505 Gahagan Rd. in Summerville! ••
Apr 19
What’s in the box? Thank you to Iain and his mom Roseanna for always bringing the biggest smile to my face, I love y’all! What a fun unboxing with my special guest Jax 🐶✨
To be featured on a what’s in the box video, make a donation via our Amazon wishlist! Thank you for supporting our work to end hunger, one vegetable garden at a time ♥️
Apr 17
Springfest is just 10 days away, and we’re celebrating with a giveaway! 🥳✨
Want to win a Springfest Gift Basket? Tag who you’re bringing to Springfest in the comments below to enter!
Each comment = one entry, so tag away! Entries close Thursday, April 24th at midnight.
The lucky winner will pick up their prize at Springfest on Saturday, April 26th at our flagship garden (505 Gahagan Rd.) between 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
We can’t wait to see you there ♥️
Apr 16
Our bluebird box has welcomed many baby birds, but yesterday we found the hatchlings orphaned, with deceased parents. Too young to care for themselves, we knew they needed help. Thankfully, our friends from Keepers of the Wild stepped in. Now, these tiny feathered friends are headed to a new home where we hope they’ll grow into strong, beautiful bluebirds 🪺
Apr 15
Sugar snap peas, our favorite garden snack! Wishing you a happy Tuesday from our garden to yours 💚🌱✨
Apr 15
Springfest is right around the corner, and we couldn’t wait to share all the food options at our favorite event of the year 🤩
From small bites, to sweet treats and sizzling cheesesteaks, burgers + more, there is something for everyone! Come hungry and enjoy the snacks while you visit with our partner organizations, explore the garden and participate in fun activities.
We’ll see you Saturday, April 26th from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm at our flagship garden (505 Gahagan Rd.) 🍴✨
Apr 14
