Who We Are

Seed Programs Inc. is a nonprofit 501 (C)(3) humanitarian organization that solicits donations of good quality vegetable seed and makes it available in multilingual garden packets at low cost to humanitarian organizations for international relief and development.  Since 1998 SPI has distributed over 10 million packets to more than 60 countries on five continents.

In addition to soliciting seed, and arranging for packet printing and filling, SPI arranges transportation and provides necessary documentation for importation of seed.  Each shipment includes a gardening booklet that explains in simple terms and pictures how to prepare and grow a garden.  The booklet also gives instructions on seed handling and storage, nutritional information, and ideas for using gardens in education programs.  SPI offers their expertise in seed programs and vegetable production to train and support partner organizations. 

“... we gave seed to over 5000 families who had nothing to start their lives moving again. The program benefited individuals, schools and clinics. Some beneficiaries are those people who have the dreaded disease HIV/AIDS who do not have enough food. The seed helped them to grow their own vegetables which are most needed in their bodies.” - Zimbabwe