Where Community Grows!

Together we are developing a peaceful and nurturing green space to grow organic produce, provide edible education, and grow in joy.

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Welcome to Garden Joy

a community garden located in Ripon, CA

Founded in 2016, Garden Joy was built to cultivate wellness and community through a hands-on garden program. Children who attend our program learn to garden by planting and harvesting produce to donate to local food pantries.
Garden Joy provides opportunities for children and adults alike to learn the art of gardening as well as help give back to the community!

Did you know?

20% of children in San Joaquin county experience food insecurity.

29% of those are ineligible for federal nutrition programs.

With these statistics, there is a clear need to expand food distribution to those who are above the poverty level but still have to choose between eating and paying other bills.

Garden Joy is unique to our area and is striving to meet this need by offering programs that provide thousands of pounds of fresh produce to the community and free education to local youth.

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller.

Be part of the community

Garden Joy Programs

Garden Education

We offer free monthly classes at the garden for youth and their caregivers. Using the Whole Kids curriculum Garden Joy classes engage children in topics related to gardening, nutrition, and seasonal eating.

Let’s garden!

Ripon Farmers Market

Ripon Farmers Market is a fundraiser for Garden Joy. Visit every Thursday at 5pm - 8pm throughout May - September.
Shop for all of your groceries and enjoy dinner from the local food trucks!

Let’s shop!

Family Recipe Kits

To continue to serve local youth GardenJoy distributes Farm to School Recipe Kits that include fresh produce, cooking tools, a recipe, and all the ingredients necessary to create a healthy meal at home.

Let’s eat!