Meet the Team Behind: Random Acts of Flowers

Random Acts of Flowers is spreading kindness and improving emotional wellbeing through the simple gift of flowers. They repurpose donated flowers into bouquets, which volunteers deliver to healthcare facilities. By giving flowers a second life, Random Acts of Flowers brings joy, connection, and a reminder that someone cares. Learn more here!

Can you tell me about the need for your work?

Illness, injury, and aging can be incredibly isolating, especially for people spending extended periods in hospitals or care facilities. Something as simple as receiving flowers can make a meaningful difference in someone's day, but many patients rarely receive visitors or gifts. Random Acts of Flowers was founded on the belief that everyone deserves to feel remembered and cared for. By delivering unexpected bouquets, we hope to brighten difficult days and remind recipients that their community is thinking of them.

What do your programs entail?

We collect donated flowers from weddings, events, grocery stores, florists, and funeral homes, giving blooms that might otherwise be discarded a second life. Our volunteers sort and refresh the flowers, create beautiful new arrangements, and deliver them to patients and residents in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and other healthcare facilities. Beyond spreading joy, our work also reduces floral waste by repurposing flowers, reusing vases, and composting leftover greenery.

What impact have you made?

Since our founding, Random Acts of Flowers has delivered more than 750,000 bouquets nationwide, providing moments of kindness to people facing challenging circumstances. We've also recycled more than 818,000 vases, demonstrating how environmental sustainability and community care can go hand in hand. In a study conducted with the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, nearly 95% of surveyed recipients reported that receiving flowers improved their emotional wellbeing.

How can people get involved?

There are so many ways to help us spread kindness! Volunteers can assist with collecting donated flowers, preparing arrangements, creating bouquets, and making deliveries. Individuals and businesses can donate flowers or vases, contribute financially, or organize group volunteer experiences. Even flowers left over from a wedding or special event can become an unexpected gift for someone who needs encouragement. Every contribution helps us deliver a little more joy, one bouquet at a time.