The Seed and Plant Distribution Program gives free seeds, plants, and gardening and nutrition information to Knoxville and Knox County residents each year.

This program is primarily for food-insecure households.

Program sign-up begins in February and ends when supplies run out.

How Do I Sign UP for 2026?

Go to any of the sign up locations starting February 17 to sign up for the program and to pick up seeds. Please call ahead to check on seed availability.

Sign up locations:

CAC East - 4610 Asheville Hwy (865) 546-5125

CAC West - 2247 Western Ave (865) 524-3345

Larry Cox Senior Center - 3109 Ocoee Trail (865) 546- 1700

O’Connor Senior Center - 611 Winona St. (865) 523 -1135

The Bottom - 2340 E Magnolia Ave (865) 444-5915

Centro Hispano - 201 3rd Ave Third Floor (865) 431-5276

Select Knox County Schools - If you have a child enrolled at Beaumont Elementary, South Knoxville Elementary, Norwood Elementary, or Lonsdale Elementary please email beardsleyschoolgardens@gmail.com to learn how to sign up for seeds and plants.

PLANTS

Can be picked up at CAC Beardsley Community Farm on FRIDAY, May 1st, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM, and SATURDAY May 2nd 12:00 PM-3:00 PM at Beardsley Farm. *Sign up is required to receive seeds and plants.*

Need Help?

Call Jessica Hammonds @ 865-254-5721 or email: Beardsley.Farm@knoxcac.org for help with the sign-up process.

• Danvers Carrots

• Poinsett Cucumbers

• Golden Queen Corn

• Clemson Spineless Okra

• Sugar Snap Peas

• Yellow Straight Neck Squash

• Georgia Collards

• Purple Top Turnips

• Blue Lake Bush Beans

• Crimson Sweet Watermelon