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Whether you're looking for a garden program for your child, fresh food for your family, behavioral-health support, environmental education, or a way to become involved, Color The Block has programs designed around the community.
Grow The Block
Grow The Block connects children, families, schools, and neighborhoods with agriculture and environmental stewardship.
Feed The Block
Feed The Block addresses food insecurity by connecting residents with fresh produce, plants, seeds, community food resources, and opportunities to participate directly in local food production.
Build The Block
We build community spaces where children and families can thrive.
Grow The Block Programs
This initiative seeks to establish vibrant community gardens that yield fresh produce, inspire artistic expression, and serves as educational gathering spaces.
South Central Sacramento Community Garden Initiative
Color The Block partners with schools and educational organizations to create culturally inclusive, accessible school gardens that become outdoor classrooms.
Roots to Harvest School Garden Program
Feed The Block Programs
Food Recovery
We recover food from local restaraunts, grocery stores and farms to give to families in need.
From The Garden To The Family
Feed The Block addresses food insecurity by connecting residents with fresh produce, plants, seeds, community food resources, and opportunities to participate directly in local food production.
Community Food Hub
(Coming Soon)
We are developing a community food hub to better serve Sacramento families that are experiencing hunger and housing insecurity.
Build The Block
Workforce Development
Opportunities
We train community members on how to build commnity gardens and welcoming spaces for families.
Parent Makers Cohorts
We train teams of parent leaders who help design and lead hands-on family maker workshops using 3D printers, laser engravers, and creative crafting tools. We host seasonal events that inspire creativity, support early learning, and uplift families through quarterly Circle of Giving projects.
Internship Programs
We host interns from local schools and colleges that learn everything from gardening skills to advocacy and database management.