Donate Your Flowers

Question:

Hi Kate, I would like to know about how to find a service that will pick up flowers and take them to nursing homes or hospitals.

Answer:
As far as I know there are no groups or service providers out there who do this (if anyone reading this knows of one please comment below!). However, you still have a few options.

First, if you are having your reception at the synagog, see if they want to use your flowers to decorate the beema for the coming week.

Second, it is not uncommon for florists to take on the role of post-party clean up and organization. If you have not signed a florist contract yet, or even if you have, see if your florist is willing to pick up and deliver the flowers to a worthy cause. Many florists already have relationships with charities and deliver leftover flowers as a matter of course.

Alternatively you can ask a friend or relative to take on the task. Make a few phone calls (or ask your friend or family member to make the calls) to hospitals, nursing homes, and other charities in the area and see if they are willing to accept flower donations so you/they can make the proper arrangements (no pun intended).

I hope you will come back and let us know what you were able to work out (and share pictures of the flowers you used!)

Mazel tov and all the best,

Kate