There are numerous benefits to community gardens. It brings a lot of different people together from a wide variety of backgrounds to work together. Community gardens encourage people to work together, which makes production a lot quicker compared to smaller gardens. They provide people with employment, education, and even entrepreneurship opportunities. A lot of gardeners are able to get a source of income from the produce they grow by selling them to local markets and farmers markets. Supporting local produce rather than produce that is imported also lowers carbon footprint. The consumption of fruits and vegetables from local gardens is healthier and reduces the exposure to fertilizers and pesticides. Aside from selling local produce community gardens also donate their produce to help the less fortunate like low-income families or people in homeless shelters.

These types of gardens are also a great learning tool to teach children where food comes from, responsibility, and the importance of working in a team. It is also a great mental health satisfaction and a great place for recovery. Studies show that community gardens help improve outlook on life, and helps people cope and recover. It helps restore concentration and productivity in people. The list continues about the benefits a community garden can bring to an individual, as long as the person is enjoying it and having fun, that is an award itself.