Flower the people

Connecting volunteers with flowers from events and florists to distribute at nursing homes, schools, and other public facilities.

WELCOME

We connect volunteers who are looking for a chance to help in the community with florists and events who have flowers they dont want to discard. We also work with nursing homes, setting up volunteers to arrange flowers into bouquets and distribute them to patients.

Click on the volunteer link below to find out how you can help. We are committed to expanding our mission of rescuing flowers and changing lives.

about

Flower the People started in the winter of 2022 when Trevor Phillips realized the dumpster outside of a wholesale florist was overflowing with flowers. Along with his neighbor, he had the bright idea to take them to a nursing home, where they distributed them to the patients. The florist, after hearing about what he was doing, offered to call him whenever they were cleaning out their cooler. Flower the People now serves over forty nursing homes in three different cities, made possible by a group of generous volunteers and florists.

Sherry Van Putten, Chattanooga TN

"I love to “Flower the People”. It’s a beautiful experience to take discarded flowers and arrange them into lovely little bouquets for the residents. I especially love chatting with the residents and giving them a warm smile while delivering the flowers. I am grateful to be a part of this group of people who are willing to brighten the days of those who need it most."