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Capital Roots Grow, Educate, Provide.

Capital Roots (formerly Capital District Community Gardens) is a non-profit organization that works to reduce the impact of poor nutrition on public health in New York's Capital Region. We organize community gardens, improve access to healthy food, offer nutrition and horticulture education for all ages and coordinate urban greening programs in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and southern Saratoga counties.

🌳 This fall, Capital Roots’ Urban Forestry team is planting 147 trees across the Capital Region to help communities grow...
10/21/2026

🌳 This fall, Capital Roots’ Urban Forestry team is planting 147 trees across the Capital Region to help communities grow greener, healthier neighborhoods.

In Mechanicville, we'll plant 73 trees around the city where they will provide shade, support wildlife, and create opportunities for community learning.

We’re also celebrating one of the biggest years for the Free Street Tree Program! More than 40 trees are planned through the program this season. Did you know residents and businesses in eligible areas can apply for a free tree planting?

Learn more about Urban Greening and apply for a free tree:
www.capitalroots.org/urban-greening

You can help Capital Roots’ Squash Hunger program's goal to collect 4,000 pounds of fresh food in 4 weeks by hosting a F...
10/20/2026

You can help Capital Roots’ Squash Hunger program's goal to collect 4,000 pounds of fresh food in 4 weeks by hosting a Fresh Food Drive with your workplace, team, club, or neighborhood!

We’re looking for long-lasting produce like potatoes, onions, apples, carrots, beets, turnips, and winter squash. Every donation makes a difference.

Interested in hosting a drive? Email 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿@𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴 to get started!

Our Produce Project students from Troy High School are helping nourish communities across the Capital Region!Last week, ...
10/19/2026

Our Produce Project students from Troy High School are helping nourish communities across the Capital Region!

Last week, they teamed up with our Squash Hunger team to prepare packages of fresh, local produce for food pantries and community organizations throughout the region. The experience also helps students build connections with their communities as they prepare for life after high school.

To help Produce Project students continue their work, you can contribute by visiting:
bit.ly/ProProStudents

Which sauce are you excited to try? Stop by our Good Food Market and pick up a local favorite!📍 Good Food Market, 598 Ri...
10/16/2026

Which sauce are you excited to try? Stop by our Good Food Market and pick up a local favorite!

📍 Good Food Market, 598 River St, Troy, NY
🕒 Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–7 PM & Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM

Our volunteers help build a stronger Capital Region through their time, energy, and commitment to our community.In the c...
10/15/2026

Our volunteers help build a stronger Capital Region through their time, energy, and commitment to our community.

In the coming months, we're looking for volunteers to plant trees, do vegetable gleaning, gather fresh produce for Thanksgiving meals, and support other efforts that nourish our communities.

Want to get involved? Click the link in the comments to find a volunteer opportunity and make a difference in your community!

Ready to turn your food or beverage idea into a business?Capital Roots is hosting an interactive workshop with food scie...
10/14/2026

Ready to turn your food or beverage idea into a business?

Capital Roots is hosting an interactive workshop with food science experts from Cornell Food Connections and Cornell AgriTech.

Learn about food safety, processing, business planning, distribution and sales to help bring your product to market.

📍598 River St., Troy NY
⏱️Wednesday, October 21 from 9am to 2pm

If you'd like to host your own event in our Community Room, visit:
www.capitalroots.org/event-space

Our Farm-to-School program connects schools across the Capital Region with local farms and producers, bringing fresh foo...
10/13/2026

Our Farm-to-School program connects schools across the Capital Region with local farms and producers, bringing fresh food to school cafeterias while supporting our regional farmers.

Thank you to Fenimore Asset Management for supporting this program and helping students access fresh food that supports their learning and well-being!

You can help bring fresh, local food to more schools with a contribution at www.capitalroots.org/donate

Come get some waffle tacos from The Frisky Fork from 12pm until sold out!📍 Good Food Market, 598 River St., Troy, NY ⏰ T...
10/13/2026

Come get some waffle tacos from The Frisky Fork from 12pm until sold out!

📍 Good Food Market, 598 River St., Troy, NY
⏰ Tuesday through Thursday, starting at 12 p.m. until sold out

Thank you to Hudson Valley Credit Union for supporting our Mobile Markets program!With their support, our Veggie Mobile®...
10/12/2026

Thank you to Hudson Valley Credit Union for supporting our Mobile Markets program!

With their support, our Veggie Mobile® and Sprout bring local nutritious produce and products to 32 locations across the Capital Region, helping more communities access the food they need.

Find a Veggie Mobile® or Sprout stop near you:
www.capitalroots.org/veggie-mobile

You can demonstrate your company’s commitment to a healthier Capital Region by sponsoring one of our programs:
www.capitalroots.org/sponsorship

This week, our Squash Hunger team and volunteers partnered with Schoharie Valley Farms and Barber's Farm to glean more t...
10/09/2026

This week, our Squash Hunger team and volunteers partnered with Schoharie Valley Farms and Barber's Farm to glean more than 2,700 pounds of local squash, pumpkins, eggplant and peppers!

Gleaning, or harvesting extra produce, helps reduce food waste and gets fresh, local produce to food pantries, shelters, and community organizations across the Capital Region.

Learn more about and contribute to Squash Hunger at:
www.capitalroots.org/squash-hunger

Address

594 River Street
Troy, NY
12180

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15182748685

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