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Why Donate

Food is the foundation of community—and your support helps it grow.
When you donate to C.R.O.P.S., you help:

  • Expand community gardens in Atlantic City and surrounding towns

  • Operate farmers markets that bring fresh, local produce to food deserts

  • Provide education and workforce opportunities in urban agriculture

  • Connect families with the resources they need for lasting food security

Your gift has impact:

$25 plants a bed of herbs and vegetables

$100 funds a community workshop

$500 supports youth and garden steward stipends

$1,000 sustains a full farmers market weekend

Make a One-Time or Monthly Gift

Choose the option that fits your budget and goals:

  • One-Time Gift – Make an immediate impact today.

  • Monthly Gift – Join our Sustainers Circle to provide reliable support all year long.

Financials

Transparency & Recognition

Donor Privacy

C.R.O.P.S. values your trust and privacy. We never sell, rent, or share donor information. All online donations are processed securely.

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Other Ways to Give

Mail a Check

Prefer to donate by mail?
Please make checks payable to Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces (C.R.O.P.S.) and mail to:

C.R.O.P.S.
167 S. Tennessee Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Tax Information

C.R.O.P.S. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 81-3384665
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Recommend a gift to Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces (EIN: 81-3384665) through your Donor-Advised Fund. Please notify us at grants@cropsnj.org so we can acknowledge your generosity.

Planned Giving / Estate Gifts

Leave a legacy of sustainability and community by including C.R.O.P.S. in your will or estate plan. For bequest language or planned giving details, email grants@cropsnj.org.

Stock Donations

Donating appreciated stock can provide tax benefits while maximizing your impact. For transfer instructions, please contact grants@cropsnj.org.

In-Kind Donations

We welcome in-kind contributions, such as:

  • Garden tools, compost, plants, or soil

  • Market supplies (tents, signage, tables)

  • Professional services (printing, design, logistics)

To discuss an in-kind donation, contact grants@cropsnj.org or call (609) 287-7456.

Corporate & Workplace Giving

  • Employer Matching Gifts: Check with your employer to see if they match charitable donations—C.R.O.P.S. is listed on Benevity, United Way, and many other workplace giving portals.

  • Corporate Partnerships: Partner with us to sponsor community gardens, markets, or educational events.

Impact

  • 1,100+ pounds of vegetables harvested from the 2 Community Gardens we manage

  • $3,392+ in vouchers from Federal Assistance Programs from customers at our Farmers Markets over the past year through SNAP/EBT, WIC, SFMNP, & Good Food Bucks

  • 600+ Paid Internship hours

  • 75+ workshops facilitated, many of which are part of our ‘Gardening, Eco-Art & Nutrition’ Workshop Series

  • 5 farmer participants in our UCAN Farmer Training Program have been building their farming & farming business skills since January 2024

  • 100s of conversations with local, state, and county officials and other organizations to advocate for positive progress in our food system

  • Collaborating with 2 schools in Atlantic City for school garden programs

  • Collaborating with numerous nonprofit organizations in our community to facilitate educational programming in Community Gardens and workshops