Elmhurst Community Prep

The goal of this garden is to increase food access and nutrition information for the students of ECP and the East Oakland community. The garden provides an interactive learning space where classes and after-school programs can incorporate biology and food justice lesson plans. In addition, the garden creates a safe and comfortable environment where students are encouraged and excited to learn about new, healthy foods and the ways in which they are grown. This space also welcomes student families and general community members to participate.

This grant will allow the garden to continue to grow as an educational tool and become more sustainable in the long-term. All funds will be used to support school year and summer programming, garden expenses, and general upkeep. The funds will also support larger community-based events and projects to keep the garden relevant in the lives of the students and the community it serves.

This program is supported by LifeLong Medical Care.