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.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – an opportunity to show allyship for people in the disabled community. It’s also an opportunity to share how proud we are to support Smile Farms, our signature philanthropic partner.

Finding the perfect present for someone always brings a rush of delight. At One for All Gifts in Southold, that buzz is accompanied by an eye-opening, "Aha" moment.

October kicks off National Disability Employment Awareness Month, celebrating the contributions of American workers with disabilities – past and present – and highlighting supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices.

Seven year-old Fallyn Gorham created ‘Make My Day Jewels’ to showcase her beautiful beaded designs. Smile Farms is thankful to have received a generous donation of 50 customized Farms Mask Hangers...

Thank you for joining us at the 6th Annual Smile Farms Golf Outing. It was a great day of golf, camaraderie, and commitment in support of Smile Farms. Together we raised over $215,000 - our most successful...

My name is Erika Rosborg and I’ve recently started to volunteer with the team at Smile Farms. Coming from the corporate world, I have worked on many teams throughout the various stages of my career...

Since this project had to be delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions, we continued to discuss ways to keep our collaboration a priority. Director of Community Engagement Diana Martin...

“Thirty years ago, Cheryl knew exactly what she was missing, even though most others did not. Being dependent on a wheelchair to get around, her options were extremely limited...

My name is Alexa Nazarbechian and I am the Smile Farms Summer 2020 Intern. When I discovered my internship would be conducted virtually due to the global pandemic, I could not imagine how...

Hola! Jason Levin here, President and Chief Gringo of Dos Gringos. We are a commercial flower grower based north of San Diego, California.  Our hard-working team has dedicated almost 25 years exclusively...

Our pepper production this year is officially underway! Thanks to our incredible farmers and the help of our proactive partners at Brooklyn Grange, we anticipate doubling this year’s harvest so more Smile Farms...

Smile Farms was founded in 2015 by Jim and Chris McCann of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. in partnership with Independent Group Home Living Program (IGHL) which serves people with intellectual disabilities...

I joined the Smile Farms team in January 2020. In four short yet impactful months, I have been blown away by the strength and vibrancy of the Smile Farms community. From donors -- to Smile Farmers and their families...

Smile Farms has been awarded the highest level of recognition offered by Guidestar – the Platinum Seal of Transparency. Guidestar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, connecting...

Tell us about Smile Farms' mission and scope.  Smile Farms creates meaningful employment, vocational, and educational opportunities for people with disabilities at farms, urban gardens, and greenhouses in their local...