Mission
The Seed Project Foundation (SPF) funds educational, agricultural, and community initiatives that support sustainability. Sustainability is a social challenge that improves the current quality of life without compromising future generations. The Foundation was established on the premise that funding sustainable ideas today will support ecological and social balance in the future. Providing seed money for causes that enhance the principles of sustainability is our mission.
EDUCATION
The SPF has granted funds to build or expand several school gardens in and around McKinney and DFW, with a focus on Title 1 schools. We have also sponsored several local FFA programs.
AGRICULTURE
The SPF hosts three North Texas Farm-to-Table Symposiums annually to bring together farmers, ranchers, artisans, chefs, restaurateurs, and local food advocates to network and share ideas. Our Farm Crisis Fund is dedicated to keeping our farmers in business through natural disasters and economic crises. The SPF is an annual sponsor of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance Farm and Food Leadership Conference.
COMMUNITY
In a sustainable community, all members including the most vulnerable have access to food, healthcare, and employment. The SPF supports several local nonprofits that share this vision.
In addition to our work at McKinney Roots, the SPF has granted funds to dozens of local organizations including the following:
La Tiendita
One Heart McKinney
Empty Bowls McKinney
Community Health Clinic
Community Lifeline Center
Connemara Conservancy
Hugs Cafe
Grow North Texas
Good Local Market
Chestnut Square Farmers Market
Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite
Family Health Center
Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance
Community Garden Kitchen
Promise of Peace Gardens
The Samaritan Inn
Open Horizons Life Enrichment Center
Cornerstone Ranch
Council for Healthy Food Systems
Wylie FFA
Leonard FFA
Holy Family School
Webb Elementary School
Collin County Master Gardeners