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#GrowFoodChallenge Seed Distribution Registration 2026

About the Challenge

  1. The #GrowFoodChallenge encourages youth (ages 1–21) in Northwest Tennessee to learn about gardening, composting, nutrition, sustainability, and teamwork while connecting to the local food system.
  2. From May 1 – July 4, 2026, youth, families, schools, and community groups are invited to grow food and build soil through composting.
  3. We’re seeking partners in Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Lake, Gibson, Henry, Obion, and Weakley counties to help distribute pre-packaged seed kits for the May 1st kickoff. Kits include seeds, a poster, and flyers.
  4. Seed distribution partners agree to host one gardening activity and one food waste activity during the Challenge. Participants only need to submit one photo or video online to be eligible for prizes.
  5. Complete the short registration form to get started.
If you have questions, please visit our #GrowFoodChallenge webpage, contact us at nwtnfoodguide@gmail.com or call (731) 332-9071. Thank you!

Happy Growing!

Samantha Goyret & Caroline Ideus
Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network Team
1.Complete Contact Name
2.Name of representing entity
3.Complete Mailing Address
4.Email
5.Contact Phone Number (Best way to reach you)
6.Social Media Tags - Facebook, Instagram, TicToc, SnapChat, etc...
7.Website Page
8.I am willing to host 2 educational events, open to the public related to:
    • Gardening
    • Food Waste, Composting
9.
  • I can distribute seeds during the following dates and times (this will be listed online, please be as specific as possible).
  • For example:
    • business hours, etc. (M-F 9-4pm)
    • location of seeds: at the front desk, seed library
10.We are interested in hosting a kick-off event on Friday, May 1, 2026.
11.I understand that the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
12.I understand that the Society of St. Andrew has provided the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network a donation of fruit and vegetable seeds to distribute to farmers, families, and community gardens in our area. Neither the seeds nor the produce grown from them may be sold. Those who grow the produce will be able to feed their families and then share a portion of what they harvest with neighbors in need.
13.I understand by giving seeds to participants I will make sure to relay to all about the program (Program information will be included on the grab bags).

I also understand due to limited supplies, I can use my own seeds to participate in the challenge; however all participants must submit online photos submissions, and live in Northwest Tennessee (Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion and Weakley Counties) to be qualified for prizes. 

For more information visit: nwtnlfn.org/grow-food-challenge