Bishopville, SC — Here We Grow, a nonprofit organization focused on self-sufficiency and food access, has officially launched a nationwide expansion of its education and relief programs aimed at combating food insecurity. The initiative combines free gardening education, seed kit distribution, and community-based recovery efforts to provide families across the United States with tools to grow their own food and rebuild after crises.
Founded by content creator and executive director Matthew Gauger, Here We Grow uses digital outreach and local partnerships to promote long-term, sustainable solutions to hunger. What began as an online educational platform has grown into a multi-pronged operation serving both rural and urban communities.
As part of the expansion, the nonprofit will begin distributing “turnkey garden” kits in 2026. These seed kits come with planting calendars, garden layout plans, and step-by-step instructions to support first-time growers. The kits will be provided free of charge to selected households across the country.
“We want to remove the barriers that prevent people from growing their own food,” said Gauger. “By giving people the tools and education they need, we’re helping them take back some control over their nutrition and well-being.”
In addition to education, Here We Grow has taken a hands-on role in disaster recovery. Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, the organization partnered with Operation Shelter to provide emergency housing, rent assistance, and cleanup support. To date, the group has raised over $500,000 in aid and is currently assisting in the construction of a 150-person volunteer camp to support the repair of 300 homes.
Other initiatives include building community gardens at schools, churches, and senior living facilities; supporting individuals returning to the workforce; and launching plans for future “care farms”—larger properties that combine ecological agriculture with therapeutic services for veterans, abuse survivors, and others facing hardship.
“We’re not just addressing short-term hunger,” Gauger added. “We’re creating systems that support long-term recovery and community resilience.”
The nonprofit’s educational arm, The Greenhorn Guides, offers a growing library of free eBooks and videos on gardening, livestock care, food preservation, and other homesteading skills. These resources are accessible to anyone through www.thegreenhornguides.com.
Here We Grow’s social impact is amplified through Gauger’s digital following of over 1.6 million across platforms, where he shares updates, gardening tutorials, and stories from the field. The organization continues to grow its donor base and volunteer network nationwide.
About Here We Grow
Here We Grow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity and increasing self-sufficiency through education, gardening resources, and disaster relief. Founded in 2023, the organization provides free digital learning tools via The Greenhorn Guides, distributes gardening kits, and supports community garden installations and emergency recovery projects. For more information or to donate, visit www.thegrowsquad.org.
