Garlic Seed Fundraiser

Help us Grow! 

Join us at the Riverside Farmers Market, Sunday August 3rd from 8am-1pm.

Support Soulful Seeds and take home a little flavor! Join us at the market as we raise funds to expand our impact—and here’s the best part: every donation comes with seed garlic for your home garden or kitchen creations. Each bulb is our way of saying thank you to the incredible community that keeps us growing strong.

We will have the following Seed Varieties Available (while supplies last):

• Transylvanian – Bold and aromatic
• Romanian Red – Flavorful and vibrant
• Persian Star – Sweet with a spicy kick
• Mafia – Robust and rare gem

Also, when you stop by, say hello to co-founder Earstin Whitten, affectionately known as the “Garlic Guru of Reno.” Earstin will be on-site, generously sharing his garlic-growing wisdom and connecting with fellow gardeners. We are so thankful for his knowledge and passion in growing which has allowed our garden to produce an abundant crop for our fundraising event. 

The garlic’s ready, the mission is thriving, and our community is blooming. We look forward to seeing you there! 

If you’re not able to make it to the market but are still interested in supporting us, you will have another opportunity to give back and get garlic this month. Come volunteer on August 23 from 8am-12pm! We will have garlic seed available in exchange for donations. 

If you don’t need garlic but still want to support our fundraiser, you can donate anytime via the link below. Let’s keep growing together!

Summer in Action

Updates from the Garden and Beyond

Our team has been hard at work this July, we’ve been busy with activities from volunteer events to engaging in community outreach and partnerships. Here’s what we’ve been up to: 

We hosted 12 community groups in the garden who came out to lend a hand and share in our mission. Among them was Grace Church, whose members participated in their wider community give-back event, "Reno Love Day." Volunteers helped paint our new storage containers, spread compost, pick up trash, trim garlic, and contribute to other meaningful garden projects. We also welcomed groups like the UNR Graduate Student Association and the Healing Healthcare Company. We appreciate our community partners, they help us maximize our programs and expand our efforts. 

Our infrastructure has also seen exciting progress. Volunteers, led by our dedicated staff, helped put the final touches on our third hoop house. All of our hoop houses have been funded by American AgCredit. The hoop houses have allowed our growing seasons to expand and enable us to produce food beyond the short Nevada growing season.

This month our team also attended the Nevada Urban Indian back-to-school tabling event where we distributed approximately 150 pounds of fresh food. Families received fresh nutrient dense food including garlic, onions and leafy greens. Events like these and partnerships with organizations like Nevada Urban Indians are vital to our mission and help us reach even more communities facing food insecurity. 

Every volunteer, donor, and partner helps turn fresh produce into lasting change. We’re endlessly grateful for your continued support. 

Want to support Soulful Seeds but can’t make it out to the garden? No problem! By becoming a monthly donor, you can still provide support year-round, helping to grow our work and programs. 

Join Our Mission

We're Recruiting Board Members!



Soulful Seeds is seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you have experience in legal services, workforce development, IT, or faith-based leadership, we invite you to help guide our mission of reducing food insecurity and growing a healthier, more empowered community. Your expertise can help us cultivate lasting impact in Washoe County and beyond. To learn more or express interest, please email hello@soulfulseedsnevada.org.

Thank You, Conagra Brands Foundation 

A huge Thank You to Conagra Brands Foundation. We’re deeply grateful to Conagra Brands Foundation for their vital support in expanding our ability to nourish vulnerable communities. Conagra Brands Foundation focuses on funding initiatives that provide access to nutritious food for underserved populations, programs that teach healthy eating habits and food literacy, and backing efforts that help individuals participate in the farm-to-fork economy through job training and workforce skills. Their commitment to hunger relief, community wellness, and sustainable impact aligns with our mission to foster connection and resiliency through food access and education, and empowerment. Together, we’re growing something powerful.

A MASSIVE Thank you to our incredible Corporate Sponsors