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Capital Roots

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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.

10/30/2026

🌳 More trees and shrubs are taking root across the Capital Region this week!

In Cohoes, we continued planting along the 787 Pedestrian Walkway with help from 30 Cohoes High School students. Together, we planted native trees and shrubs to add greenery along the path and provide edible berries for the community to forage.

We also planted more than 30 street trees this week through our Free Street Tree Program in Albany, Menands, Watervliet, and Troy.

Next week: 81 additional street trees in Mechanicville!

Thank you, Cohoes City School District!

10/29/2026

Our Good Food Market is filling up with Thanksgiving Day staples! When you stop by, we'd be happy to hear feedback.

"Just wanted to say I appreciate this market and all that you do! I drove from Schenectady to see this place and shop!"

We love hearing from our Capital Region neighbors! The Good Food Market brings local produce and more to our communities, from Schenectady to Troy and beyond.

www.capitalroots.org/good-food-market

10/28/2026

🌳 Thank you to the students and teachers from Lansingburgh High School who helped enrich Corliss Community Garden on 8th Ave. in Troy!

Our volunteers planted plum and quince trees throughout the garden and cleaned up the fence line, helping create a welcoming space where garden members grow fresh food and connect with their community.

Learn more about volunteering for our communities at:
www.capitalroots.org/volunteer

Lansingburgh Central School District

10/28/2026

💚🍽️ Good food tastes even better when it gives back! Join Carol’s Place on October 29th, from 2–8 PM, when 20% of all purchases will help Capital Roots nourish our neighbors and grow a stronger Capital Region! 🌱❤

10/27/2026

Every week, our Squash Hunger program partners with local organizations to get healthy food to communities across the Capital Region.

Last Friday, StreetSoldiers - Schenectady stopped by Capital Roots to pick up eggs, potatoes, collard greens and more for their weekly Sunday pop-up at 153 Nott Terrace in Schenectady, where they provide food and other necessities to community members.

We’re grateful to work alongside organizations like Street Soldiers to help get fresh food where it’s needed most.

Learn more about Squash Hunger's impact:
www.capitalroots.org/squash-hunger

10/24/2026

Make dinner count on Thursday, October 29! Join Capital Roots at local restaurant Carol's Place for our Good Food Gives Back event.

Order from 2 to 8 PM, and 20% of your order will support Capital Roots’ work to improve local food access, support community gardens, and grow greener communities throughout the Capital Region. When you order, tell them Capital Roots sent you!

Carol’s Place
Thursday, October 29 | 2 to 8 PM
536 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-7700 | carolstogo.com

10/23/2026

Local potatoes and apples, without the high prices. Find both at our Good Food Market in Troy this weekend!

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

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!

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

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

Website

http://www.capitalroots.org/donate, http://capitalroots.org/work-with-us, http://linktr.ee/CapitalRoots

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