About Us



Who We Are
From Garden to Community,
With Love.

Mama Bears closes the gap on food insecurity by providing needy families and children access to free microgreens. We empower the community by educating on the benefits of healthy eating, and providing servings and home microgardens.
Our donations create more sustainable communities through making it easier for people to have healthy habits.
At Mama Bears, we believe healthy eating and home gardening are planting opportunities for a better San Diego.Our donation programs combine education, access, and community connection to create lasting impacts for children and families.
We prioritize nature, inclusiveness, justice, integrity and transparency. These values guide our actions as we work tirelessly to bridge the gap between those in need and those willing to help.
Who We Are
From Garden to Community,
With Love.

Mama Bears closes the gap on food insecurity by providing needy families and children access to free microgreens. We empower the community by educating on the benefits of healthy eating, and providing servings and home microgardens.
Our donations create more sustainable communities through making it easier for people to have healthy habits.
At Mama Bears, we believe healthy eating and home gardening are planting opportunities for a better San Diego.Our donation programs combine education, access, and community connection to create lasting impacts for children and families.
We prioritize nature, inclusiveness, justice, integrity and transparency. These values guide our actions as we work tirelessly to bridge the gap between those in need and those willing to help.
Who We Are
From Garden to Community,
With Love.

Mama Bears closes the gap on food insecurity by providing needy families and children access to free microgreens. We empower the community by educating on the benefits of healthy eating, and providing servings and home microgardens.
Our donations create more sustainable communities through making it easier for people to have healthy habits.
At Mama Bears, we believe healthy eating and home gardening are planting opportunities for a better San Diego.Our donation programs combine education, access, and community connection to create lasting impacts for children and families.
We prioritize nature, inclusiveness, justice, integrity and transparency. These values guide our actions as we work tirelessly to bridge the gap between those in need and those willing to help.
We Believe Microgreens can help San Diego



Our mission is powered by the desire to create a new generation of healthy citizens. Our programs provide greens and gardens for free to communities where there is a high density of nutrition insecure people.
Team Mama Bear
Meet Our Dedicated Leadership Team

Jeff Miller
Founder and Chairman of The Board
Jeffrey Miller is the owner of Landscape and Beyond and 1-800-SAVE-WATER in San Diego. Jeff has spent more than 25 years in the landscape industry, championing sustainable design, water conservation, and the joy of gardening. Inspired by a belief that healthy food should be within everyone’s reach, he founded the nonprofit Mama Bear to share free microgreens with families in need.
Other Board Members
Chantall Grissom
Michelle Laxson
Shahrzad (Shar) Ghaemmaghami
Team Mama Bear
Meet Our Dedicated Leadership Team

Jeff Miller
Founder and Chairman of The Board
Jeffrey Miller is the owner of Landscape and Beyond and 1-800-SAVE-WATER in San Diego. Jeff has spent more than 25 years in the landscape industry, championing sustainable design, water conservation, and the joy of gardening. Inspired by a belief that healthy food should be within everyone’s reach, he founded the nonprofit Mama Bear to share free microgreens with families in need.
Other Board Members
Chantall Grissom
Michelle Laxson
Shahrzad (Shar) Ghaemmaghami
Team Mama Bear
Meet Our Dedicated Leadership Team

Jeff Miller
Founder and Chairman of The Board
Jeffrey Miller is the owner of Landscape and Beyond and 1-800-SAVE-WATER in San Diego. Jeff has spent more than 25 years in the landscape industry, championing sustainable design, water conservation, and the joy of gardening. Inspired by a belief that healthy food should be within everyone’s reach, he founded the nonprofit Mama Bear to share free microgreens with families in need.
Other Board Members
Chantall Grissom
Michelle Laxson
Shahrzad (Shar) Ghaemmaghami