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Nourishing the community through food.

The Orange Home Grown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to cultivate community and reconnect people to a healthy sustainable food system.

About Us

Reconnecting people to a healthy and sustainable food system.

Orange Home Grown Foundation works to promote environmental and holistic health by providing creative environments and programs that foster education, awareness, and action. Our hope is to enrich our community while changing how people measure the value of food and the impacts it has on our lives and the environment.

Our Programs

Farmers & Artisans Market

Every Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM • Rain or Shine

303 West Palm Avenue Orange, CA 92866

The Certified Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market (OHGFAM) is a food hub where the community comes to connect. The market sources small family farms from the Southern, Central, and Northern California regions that hold a California Certified Producer's Certificate (CPC). Food Artisans participating at the market sell items such as breads, cheeses, oils, and dips that are made using traditional methods. Activities at the market include: live music, dog sitting, kid’s club, cooking demos, yoga, educational classes, and more.

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Education Farm

Open Every Friday to Volunteers from 9 AM - 11 AM 

356 N. Lemon Street Orange, CA 92866

The Orange Home Grown Education Farm is a community urban farm space dedicated to providing hands-on regenerative farming, volunteer opportunities, and educational events for all ages. The Education Farm is a collaborative space open to anyone who wants to put their hands in the soil.

Seed Lending Libraries

The Orange Seed Lending Library is a free self-serve system located at the Main Orange Public Library, Taft Library, and El Modena Branch Library in the city of Orange, and every third Saturday of the month at the Farmers Market. Community members are invited to borrow seeds for their garden and return seeds to share with others in the community. Seed donations are accepted at the Main Orange Library and at the farmers market information booth.

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Youth Food Literacy Program

The Orange Home Grown Youth Food Literacy Program (YFLP) is a nine month course where Orange Unified School District (OUSD) high school students engage in the entire food production cycle, from seed to dinner table, and beyond. This course gives them the tools to make powerful choices related to food, their health, and their future. It offers opportunities for volunteering and potential job experiences after the program ends.

Annual Scholarships

Each year Orange Home Grown awards multiple scholarships to high school seniors or college level students whose studies align with the Orange Home Grown Foundation mission. Assisting youth with aligned interests and goals is both a win for those awarded and our community.

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Hart Park Orange Grove Maintenance

The City of Orange and the Orange Home Grown Foundation partner together to support the clean-up and maintenance of the Robert D. Hoyt Historic Grove, along with the harvesting of the fruit. Easily 10,000+ pounds of citrus are harvested each year by dedicated volunteers and donated to local organizations such as Abound Food Care, who help distribute the fruit to those in need throughout Orange and surrounding cities.

Our Impact

Through our program initiatives we’ve impacted the lives of our local schools, neighborhoods, and the greater community.

80,000 lbs

of Food Donated

Since 2009, Orange Home Grown has donated over 80,000 lbs of locally grown, seasonal produce to volunteers, schools, homeless shelters, restaurants, chefs, student groups, and neighbors.

10,000 lbs

of Citrus Harvested Annually

The Hart Park Grove Gleaning Program harvests about 10,000 lbs of citrus annually. This produce gets donated to Abound Food Care to support those in need while helping to reduce food waste.

$81,500

in Scholarships Awarded

Since 2013 the Orange Home Grown Foundation has awarded 47 scholarships valued at over $86,500 to high school and college level students.

Help enrich your community

Every donation is used to support the branches of the Orange Home Grown Foundation directly benefiting the Orange community and its surrounding cities.

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Volunteers are vital to our programs

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available with the Orange Home Grown Foundation.

 

We’d love to have you be a part of our mission.

Orange Home Grown Education Farm

Fridays - 9am to 11am

Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market 

Saturdays - 9am to 1pm

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Orange Home Grown Community Cookbook

As an extension of Orange Home Grown projects, this collection of seasonal recipes and information for creating an abundant kitchen garden was compiled to promote even more appreciation for the food we eat.

Upcoming Events

  • Block To Block  with Love, Tito's + Orange Home Grown
    Block To Block  with Love, Tito's + Orange Home Grown
    Sat, Oct 19
    Orange
    Oct 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Orange, 356 N Lemon St, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Orange, 356 N Lemon St, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Join us for Love, Tito's initiative Block to Block project. We will be working to update and expand the offerings at the OHG Education Farm. We are so excited for this much needed work effort after first opening this space over 8 years ago. Please sign up for the first or second shift.
  • OHG Kid's Club
    OHG Kid's Club
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 19
    Orange
    Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Orange, 303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Orange, 303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Kid friendly crafts and activities for the little ones at the farmer's market.
  • Fall Festival at the Farmer's Market
    Fall Festival at the Farmer's Market
    Sat, Oct 26
    OHG Farmers & Artisans Market
    Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    OHG Farmers & Artisans Market, 303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    OHG Farmers & Artisans Market, 303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Celebrate the harvest season with Orange Home Grown Costumes encouraged! Petting zoo, pumpkin patch, and fall themed crafts!
  • Tree Pruning Workshop
    Tree Pruning Workshop
    Sat, Nov 09
    Orange
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Orange, 356 N Lemon St, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Orange, 356 N Lemon St, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Come learn some pruning skills by local Master Gardner Chris Glos
  • Monthly Rotating Cooking Demo
    Monthly Rotating Cooking Demo
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 09
    Orange
    Nov 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Orange, 303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Nov 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Orange, 303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Each month we highlight a different restaurant, chef, or home cook to share their seasonal inspirations with the community sourcing ingredients from the weekly farmer's market.
  • Tool Cleaning Class
    Tool Cleaning Class
    Sat, Dec 07
    Orange
    Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Orange, 356 N Lemon St, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Orange, 356 N Lemon St, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Hands-On workshop
  • Santa at the Farmer's Market
    Santa at the Farmer's Market
    Sat, Dec 21
    OHG Farmers & Artisans Market
    Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    OHG Farmers & Artisans Market , 303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    OHG Farmers & Artisans Market , 303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92866, USA
    Mark your calendar
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