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 2025?

Please check back in February 2025 for sign up information.

Sign up locations:

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

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

CAC South - 522 Maryville Pike (865)-577-7591

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

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 April 25, 26, or 27 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Sign up is required to receive seeds and plants.

Need Help?

Call Riley Douglas @ 865-254-5721 or email: Riley.Douglas@knoxcac.org for help with the sign-up process.

• Black Diamond Watermelon

• Bush Beans

• Cantaloupe

• Clemson Spineless Okra

• Collard Greens

• Danvers Carrots

• Detroit Dark Red Beets

• Poinsett Cucumbers

• Spinach

• Sugar Snap Peas

• Turnips

• Yellow Straight Neck Squash

• Zucchini