Since 2016, Our Giving Garden has been on a mission to interrupt poverty in our community through fresh food access, education, and green space. What started as a handful of volunteers behind a local church has grown into a three-acre nonprofit farm that serves over 350 people every month.
100% of what we grow — including fresh organic produce, eggs, and honey — is donated back to the community with no questions asked. We also gather donations such as other food items, books, and coats and process them for families in need across the community. To date, we have grown or processed over 30 tons of food for families in need. We donated around 30,000 pounds in 2025 alone!
All proceeds are used to maintain the Giving Garden or to provide donations to those in need within our community.
There is limited paid staff, and much of the organization today is still run by volunteers. If you are interested in joining our cause to interrupt poverty, please reach out at community@ourgivinggarden.org!
Staff
Kristin Lemmerman
Operations Director
Michelle Kemp
Programs Director
Jennifer Pinto
Administrative Assistant
Board of Directors
Judy Byler
Founder and CEO
Stephanie Bryan
Board Member
Jenn Fletcher
Board Member
Tronica Johnson
Board Member
Tracy Lowenhagen
Board Member
John Martzall
Board Member
Grace McAfee
Board Member
Bill Pinto
Board Member
Jen Sands
Board Member
Mikhail Whitworth
Board Member
Janelle Williams Holder
Board Member
Managers
Alison Hoeh
Garden Manager
Tina Schwenke
Animal Manager
Lital Tzegaegbe
Farm Hand