Angel Land Food Forest, a 501(c)(3) charity founded in 2017, has been nourishing the Englewood community through two grassroots initiatives: food redistribution and community mango tree planting.
Their original program’s initiative is to collect and redistribute food to pantries and hubs throughout Englewood. In 2021, the organization launched a second program: offering free mango trees to Englewood residents. These “community mango trees,” planted in front yards with signage encouraging public harvest, are now beginning to bear fruit. To date, Angel Land Food Forest has given away 250 grafted mango trees sourced from nurseries across Florida.
For 2025, the board has announced a new giveaway: Between 30 and 50 seven-gallon grafted mango trees will be distributed on Sunday, August 17 at 9:00AM. This year, recipients may plant their mango trees anywhere on their property. The trees are not required to be public-facing, and the organization will not provide follow-up care. To qualify, applicants must own their property, live full-time in Englewood, and reside in zip codes 34223 or 34224. Rental properties are not eligible. Applicants may apply if the property is a residence, a church, or a business they own. Recipients must plant the tree within two weeks and send a photo to 500Angelsorg@gmail.com. To request a tree, call 941-909-0500. All efforts are carried out by unpaid volunteers. Anyone wishing to support the cause can donate to AngelLandFoodForest.org. Angel Land Food Forest thanks the community for sharing in its mission to grow a greener, more nourished Englewood.
