We’re Partnering with SavingsCares for the Month of July!

At Smile Farms, we work hard to make sure individuals with special needs can contribute their gifts where they are valued and supported. For eight years, we’ve created meaningful jobs in the agriculture and hospitality space, with plans to keep expanding our reach.

Smile Farms launched with the support of Jim McCann and Chris McCann of 1-800-Flowers. Walter Stockton, the Founder and CEO of Independent Group Home Living (IGHL), a provider of residential and day habilitation services for adults with developmental disabilities saw that residents there would prosper if they had purposeful job opportunities. However, there weren’t many chances for them to find meaningful work.

Jim and Chris had been looking for a chance to contribute to a cause through 1-800-Flowers, and Walter brought one near and dear to their hearts. Their brother, Kevin, has a developmental disability and was a source of inspiration for them. They partnered with IGHL and started Smile Farms, opening the first campus in Moriches, New York. Since then, Smile Farms has expanded to 12 campuses and employs more than 300 Smile Farmers.

Our Partnership With SavingsCARES

For the month of July, Smile Farms is partnering with SavingsCARES to raise money to continue creating a better future for people with disabilities. The SavingsCARES program drives donations to a new charitable cause every month, with the help of participating brands.

How It Works

SavingsCARES will contribute $5,000 to Smile Farms. 1-800-Flowers and its brands will also offer their own donations, along with special coupon codes that allow shoppers to enjoy deals while raising money for Smile Farms. Throughout July, all SavingsCARES coupons from 1-800 Flowers and its brands will be marked with a blue price tag with a red heart. All you need to do is click the coupon and shop as you normally would. By using SavingsCARES coupons, you’ll help Smile Farms receive extra donations while saving money. 

Every purchase you make through SavingsCARES makes a huge difference in empowering individuals with disabilities. Look for 1-800-Flowers and its participating brands as you shop online this month:

• 1-800-Flowers: Fresh flowers and gifts delivered to your door
• Harry and David: Gourmet food gifts and fruits for all holidays and occasions
• Personalization Mall: Customized gifts, including frames, mementos, and drinkware
• Cheryl’s Cookies: Premium cookies in an assortment of delectable flavors
• Shari’s Berries: Hand-dipped strawberries and chocolate-covered sweets
• The Popcorn Factory: Gourmet popcorn with a wide variety of classic and unique flavors
• Simply Chocolate: Chocolate confections, including truffles and boxed chocolates
• 1-800 Baskets: Luxurious gift baskets filled with gourmet delights, from wine to gourmet snacks
• Fruit Bouquets: Fruit arrangements crafted with popular fruits and hand-dipped berries
• Wolferman’s Bakery: Premium baked goods, from English muffins to breakfast pastries
• Vital Choice: Sustainable seafood and wild-caught fish
• Stock Yards: Choice cuts of meat and premium steaks