.png){kind=small}
Growing food.
Growing community.
Formed in 2012, O Grows is a community-university partnership among the City of Opelika, Opelika City Schools, Envision Opelika, and Auburn University with the mission to cultivate local food, relationships, and knowledge-sharing. Our vision is to grow community educators who honor local place and co-create community wealth/health with area residents.
.png)
15,000 +
LBS OF PRODUCE DONATED
Fresh, nutritious, food for local families
1,000 +
Community Members Served
Through donations, markets, and programs.
200 +
Students Engaged in Education
Learning where food comes from.
Together, we're growing more.
Together, we have an IMPACT
Our Educational Programs
.png)
Food Assistance Programs
Our markets participate in three food assistance programs, which you can learn more about below!
SFMNP - The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is a state initiative that provides qualifying seniors with an annual $50 voucher to buy fruits and vegetables at qualifying markets. At our market, we offer a number of vendors who are able to accept the SFMNP card.
SNAP - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a federal and state program which provides food aid to qualifying members in our community. With your SNAP dollars, you can purchase produce, baked goods, honey, and more at the market!
DUFB - Double Up Food Bucks is a program that we are able to offer through a grant from the Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University. Through this program, we are able to DOUBLE your SNAP dollars, up to $40 additional dollars for the purchase of fruits and vegetables.
Hours of Operation
Sunday - Monday
Closed to public
Tuesday - Thursday
Open 8am – 12pm
------
Open to community gardeners
Friday
Open 8am – 12pm
------
Open to public
Saturday
Open 8am – 12pm
------
Open to public
Welcome to the O Grows Community Garden
Welcome to the O Grows Community Garden. We are located at 1103 Glenn St, where we garden and hang out with our goats. Come out and see us!
