Seed2Need is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to reducing hunger in our community by growing fresh fruits and vegetables and donating it to local food pantries. Seed2Need has donated over 861,000 pounds of produce since the project began in 2008.

Seed2Need currently grows approximately 1 1/2 acres of vegetables and maintains two orchards containing over 140 fruit trees. All are located in Corrales, New Mexico on land donated by local property owners. Crops include tomatoes, green chile, cucumbers, squash, cabbage, broccoli, eggplant, bell peppers and melons and the Seed2Need orchards include several varieties of apples, peaches, pears, plums, cherries, and apricots.

Seed2Need volunteers and community partners also glean fruit from other orchards in Corrales and the surrounding area. In years without a late hard frost, it is not unusual to harvest over 40,000 pounds of fruit in the month of September alone. In this case, Seed2Need partners with Roadrunner Food Bank and the bounty is distributed statewide.

Edible New Mexico has recognized Seed2Need with the 2026 Local Hero award in the nonprofit category.

We want to thank all of our volunteers, supporters, and friends for helping us achieve this honor.

We hope this recognition brings increased focus to our mission of providing fresh produce to families facing food insecurity in New Mexico.

~ The Seed2Need Leadership Team and Board Members ~