Not-for-profit

Empowering Communities with Sustainable Farming Solutions

Vertical farming for not-for-profits and community organizations.

At Growcer, we partner with not-for-profit and community organizations to drive meaningful change by addressing food insecurity and creating local food systems. Our vertical farms produce fresh, healthy food year-round, no matter the climate, helping communities become more resilient and self-sufficient.

Year-Round Fresh Produce:

Grow consistent harvests 365 days a year.

Custom Solutions

Support your organization's mission, whether it's tackling food deserts, creating jobs, or educating communities about sustainable agriculture.

Proven Impact:

Partner with a trusted company with a proven track record for making an impact through local food coast to coast to coast. 

“I hear all the time from community members about the lack of variety and the lack of fresh stuff on the shelves in the grocery store. We really see this as a need for our community.”

 - Korie Marshall, head farmer at Village Greens

Valemount Learning Society

  • Installed Summer 2020 in Valemount, B.C.

  • Project goal: Improve local food security by filling a need in the community for fresh food while supporting the organization’s mandate.

  • Distribution model: Produce is offered directly to the community through a weekly subscription box and sold to nearby independent grocery stores.

  • Impact: The organization stepped in to keep the farmers’ market running and expanded with a modular farm to start growing fresh produce for the central B.C. community.

  • Operator: One operator leads the project, with volunteers signing up to help distribute the greens at the farmers’ market.

Reena

  • Installed march 2023 in Vaughan, Ontario.

  • Project goal: Add a source of kosher produce, new stream of revenue, and employment opportunities for Reena. 

  • Distribution: Produce is sold to kosher catering businesses on site, local restaurants, and speciality grocery stores.

  • Impact: Reena and Growcer collaborated to create the first accessible modular vertical farm in Canada. They achieved Kosher certification and their catering partner cooked 25,000 kosher meals by the end of 2023.

  • Operator: One lead grower runs the farm, with volunteers occasionally.

“This project could go in multiple ways. We can grow this substantially to create greater employment, sustained food access, and to increase the involvement of the community in Reena.”

 — Bryan Keshen, CEO, Reena

Key Benefits for Not-for-Profits

Combat Food Insecurity:

Ensure access to fresh, nutritious food for underserved communities.

Educate and Inspire:

Engage your community with hands-on education about sustainable agriculture practices.

Support Local Economies:

Create meaningful jobs and stimulate economic growth through local agriculture.

Environmentally Friendly:

Reduce food miles and minimize your environmental footprint with localized, sustainable farming.

Get Started Today

Ready to empower your community with sustainable agriculture? Contact us to learn how Growcer’s container farms can support your organization’s mission and help you build a brighter, more resilient future.