Gifts/Specialty

Homeless Garden Project Store

222 Esplanade
Capitola, CA 95010

https://shop.homelessgardenproject.org/

Hours

Open from 12pm - 4pm 
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Overview

The Homeless Garden Project Store is a unique social enterprise that provides both an opportunity for economic empowerment and a pathway to stability for individuals experiencing homelessness. The store offers handmade products such as artisanal jams, dried flowers, handcrafted soaps, and other locally sourced items, allowing people in the program to gain job skills, earn wages, and build confidence. In addition to products made by participants on the Homeless Garden Project's organic farm in Santa Cruz, California, the store features work from local artisans, further supporting the local creative community. The store also includes an online shop, allowing customers to purchase these high-quality, sustainable products from anywhere. Additionally, we offer bulk and wholesale options for businesses, organizations, or individuals looking to support a meaningful cause while stocking up on unique, locally made goods.

As a value-added enterprise, the Homeless Garden Project Store plays a critical role in reducing the stigma associated with homelessness by empowering individuals through meaningful work. Participants are trained in various skills, including agricultural work, customer service, and retail management, providing them with transferable skills for future employment. The project also fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment in the participants, making them active contributors to their community. By supporting the store, whether through individual purchases, bulk orders, or wholesale partnerships, customers not only receive quality, locally made products but also help further the mission of providing lasting solutions for those affected by homelessness.