Membership Rules:

Revised: January 9, 2026

Before You Come to the Distribution

Bring your current year GCGC card. We prefer that you wear it on the lanyard we provide, around your neck, so it is easy to see. No GCGC ID, no product, no exceptions.

If you are picking up products for another GCGC member, you must show that member's card to the GCGC representative.

Come with a good attitude, your best manners, and a willingness to help and cooperate. All members are expected to be respectful and kind to staff and to fellow members at every distribution.

Applications and payments are not accepted at drops. Replacement membership cards are available for five dollars and only at the Monthly Membership Meeting.

When You Arrive

Drive slowly. Follow the instructions of the GCGC flag person on where to park. Do not park near the truck area or the distribution area.

Go to the sign in area and clearly print your name, current email address, and current phone number. Show your GCGC card to the representative at sign in. No ID, no product, no exceptions.

Unloading the Truck

When the Strader's truck arrives, the unloading crew will begin unloading. No children are allowed in the truck unloading area for any reason.

All members are asked to help unload the racks. If you have a documented limitation or health concern, speak with the GCGC representative about an alternative way to help.

While the racks are being unloaded, children must stay clear of the distribution area entirely. Once unloading is complete, they may return with their parents. Mature, physically able teenagers may help unload carts only under direct adult supervision.

Selecting Your Products

Once the truck is unloaded, members may take a break. The GCGC representative will announce product numbers for each group. No products may be selected until that announcement is made.

Community gardeners are invited to all Strader's distributions and select first. Individual gardeners select second, once community gardeners have finished. The process continues until all products have been distributed.

Take only the amount authorized by your garden status. Honesty matters, and so does thinking of others.

Once you have selected your products, place them in your vehicle. GCGC is not responsible for the loss of claimed products.

All decisions by the GCGC representative and designated volunteers are final. These rules may be altered or amended by the representative based on product availability only.

Please Remember

Speeding at the distribution site could get you banned.

Reselling Strader's donations will result in loss of your membership.

Rude or abusive behavior, or any threat of violence, will not be tolerated.

Taking more product than your membership level allows is dishonest.

Repeat offenders may lose their memberships.

No wagons in the drop area.

A Word on Membership

Membership brings the benefit of multiple product distributions throughout the year, but it also carries responsibility. That responsibility means attending monthly meetings, building relationships, sharing knowledge and resources, and supporting the program.

Please be grateful to the staff and volunteers who make these distributions happen, and be willing to help clean up a site when asked.

Thank you for following the rules and helping keep the Greater Columbus Growing Coalition fun and safe for everyone.