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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.

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

A new group of Troy High School students is joining the Produce Project!Over the next 7 weeks, students will get hands-o...
10/08/2026

A new group of Troy High School students is joining the Produce Project!

Over the next 7 weeks, students will get hands-on horticulture experience in a garden of their own, connect with their community, learn about nutrition and life skills, and build entrepreneurship and leadership skills as they prepare for their next chapters.

A special shoutout to the local business Sawyer's Screen Printing & Embroidery for printing this year’s Produce Project shirts for our students!

Learn more about the Produce Project:
www.capitalroots.org/produce-project

Grab a waffle taco from our pop-up with our friends at The Frisky Fork on October 6th!🌮One of the favorite local vendors...
10/05/2026

Grab a waffle taco from our pop-up with our friends at The Frisky Fork on October 6th!🌮

One of the favorite local vendors at our Autumn Evening Gala, The Frisky Fork is back for a special pop-up! Enjoy their famous waffle tacos with a mix of sweet and savory flavors, including a gluten-free choice.

📍 Good Food Market
📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 1–7 PM See less

Help us grow, educate and nourish our Capital Region communities!Capital Roots is hiring for full- and part-time positio...
10/02/2026

Help us grow, educate and nourish our Capital Region communities!

Capital Roots is hiring for full- and part-time positions for people who want to help connect our communities with fresh food, green spaces and meaningful programs.

Learn more and apply: bit.ly/WorkWithCR

As the leaves change colors, so does the group of students in our Produce Project!This season, a new group of Troy High ...
10/01/2026

As the leaves change colors, so does the group of students in our Produce Project!

This season, a new group of Troy High School students will learn by growing, harvesting, and cooking fresh food while building job readiness and life skills. Along the way, students explore farming, nutrition, cooking, business, and community engagement while gaining confidence and skills they can carry into their next steps.

Help us cultivate a brighter future: www.capitalroots.org/donate

As Autumn Evening ends and October begins, enter our Thanksgiving Raffle for a chance to win a fully local and catered T...
09/29/2026

As Autumn Evening ends and October begins, enter our Thanksgiving Raffle for a chance to win a fully local and catered Thanksgiving dinner for 10 to 12 guests from Crafted Catering and Events!

One lucky winner will receive a locally sourced feast featuring your choice of turkey from Goffle Road Farms, classic sides, and desserts including apple c***r donut cake and praline pumpkin pie. Enjoy Thanksgiving made easy, with more time around the table and less time in the kitchen.

Enter at: bit.ly/CR_Raffle

🌟 What an unforgettable Autumn Evening! 🌟Our 20th Autumn Evening was a special celebration of 50 years of Capital Roots,...
09/25/2026

🌟 What an unforgettable Autumn Evening! 🌟

Our 20th Autumn Evening was a special celebration of 50 years of Capital Roots, bringing together our community around local food, farms, chefs and the people who make our work possible.

This year also marked 30 years of service from Amy Klein. We are grateful for her dedication to growing healthy food, green spaces, and stronger communities throughout the Capital Region.

Thank you to our guests, sponsors, chefs, farms, beverage partners, staff and volunteers for making the evening so special. And thank you to Liz Lajeunesse for capturing these beautiful moments!

capitalroots.org

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

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+15182748685

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