Floral and Vase Donations
Support Our Mission of Sharing Smiles Through Flowers
Random Acts of Flowers relies on generous donations of flowers and vases to bring joy and comfort to patients and healthcare residents in our community. By giving flowers and vases, you help us repurpose and share these thoughtful gifts with those who need it most.
Why Donate Flowers?
Flowers have an incredible power to uplift spirits and improve well-being. Through your floral donations, we can sustain our mission to deliver cheerful, handcrafted bouquets to individuals facing challenging times. Every bouquet we create is from donated flowers that have been disassembled, trimmed and given fresh water. Volunteers use these flowers to create new bouquets, which are then hand-delivered to a person in a healthcare facility- all completed within 2 days!
Your donation is tax deductible! Following your donation, we can issue an acknowledgement letter that will provide the date of donation and our tax ID number for your records. We cannot place a value on the in-kind donation, so please contact your tax preparer for assistance.
Types of Flowers We Accept
We gratefully accept a wide range of flowers, including:
- Fresh cut flowers
- Arrangements left over from weddings, events, and funerals
- Floral stock from wholesalers, grocery stores, and florists
Donate Your Flowers Today!
Pickup Requests: RAF can work with you to finalize details ahead of your event to coordinate a pick up of flowers from your venue at a designated time once it ends. We encourage requests to be made at least a week in advance.
Dropping off Flowers: If you are able to drop off your flowers at the RAF location at 2936 Middlebrook Pike, that would be so appreciated! Please note our business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
What Happens Next?
Volunteers will deconstruct all arrangements, composting any unusable stems and disposing of ribbons, pins, foam, etc. in the most eco-friendly way. Repurposed bouquets will be hand-delivered to patients in an area healthcare facility within 48 hours.
Vase Donations
Vases are essential to our mission, as each bouquet we create is delivered in a vase that can be cherished by its recipient. Your donations of vases, mugs, or small baskets help us spread joy and serve as the perfect finishing touch for our arrangements.
We Utilize:
- Any glass, ceramic, or plastic vases (Ideally vases are 6”-9” tall with a 3.5” opening)
- Mugs and cups with fun, youth-themed, or classic designs
- Small baskets
Can’t Be Used? No Problem!
While we appreciate all donations, some items may not be suitable for our arrangements. In those cases, we donate items we cannot use to *Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)* or pass them on to local florists, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Consider Leading a Vase Drive!
Groups and individuals can raise dollars and collect vase donations to help deliver hope and encouragement throughout the community! We make it easy for you to get started and provide tools to help you set and achieve your collection goals.
Ready to Donate?
There are a couple of ways to coordinate your donation:
- Drop-Off: Donations can be dropped off at our office (2936 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921) during operating hours, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Vases can be left at the door any time, as well.
- Pickup Requests: If you have a large donation, please reach out to us. While we cannot guarantee pickup for all requests, we will work with you to make arrangements when possible. Please note we cannot pick up at residential locations or gravesites.
To arrange a drop-off or discuss a pickup, please contact us at 865.633.9082 or email us at operations@randomactsofflowers.org
Thank you for considering a donation to Random Acts of Flowers. With your help, we can continue our mission of spreading kindness and compassion through the gift of flowers.