Sponsorship Opportunity

 

Help Make the 2026 Green STL Machine Gala a Success 

On behalf of our entire team, we invite you to support the Green STL Machine Green Gala on April 9, 2026—an evening celebrating the students, educators, and partners who are growing a healthier, more sustainable St. Louis.

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Whether you choose to participate as a sponsor, donor, volunteer, or advocate, your support will play a vital role in making this event a success. Your commitment to urban farming, hands-on education, and community health will be visible throughout the evening and felt long after the celebration ends.

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How your sponsorship helps us:

• Celebrate over 200 students, 50+ teachers, leaders, and administrators, and

• Honor 16 partner schools and community organizations, including two Boys & Girls Clubs, the Saint Louis Science Center, three or four urban farms, the Missouri Botanical Garden, a hospital, and more

• Showcase the collective impact we are making together—and build momentum for the year ahead

 

Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

• Presenting Sponsor – $15,000
  Underwrite the entire event and receive premier recognition throughout the evening.

• Culinary Sponsor – $6,000

• Support abundant chef-prepared cuisine inspired by student-created recipes featuring greens and herbs grown in their classrooms. Each recipe will be prepared, demonstrated, and judged by 4-H judges at participating schools prior to April 9. Winning dishes will be served and recipes and awards will be showcased at the Gala.

 

• Student Award Apron Sponsor – $5,000
  Feature your logo alongside GSM’s on award aprons given to each student participant—used and treasured in their homes.

• Event Experience Sponsor – $3,000
  Support gala elements such as the photo booth, herb giveaway gift bags, bottled water, display boards, tablecloths, and more.

• Transportation Sponsor – Any amount
  Help ensure students can attend by supporting transportation for schools with limited resources.

• General Donation – Any amount
  Contributions of all sizes help offset gala expenses and directly support our mission.

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This gala is more than an event—it is a celebration of community, resilience, and a shared vision for a greener, healthier St. Louis. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our work and for the role you play in making this impact possible.

We look forward to growing with you in the months ahead.

 

With gratitude,
The Green STL Machine Team