Benton Elementary

Program Type: 
Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group: 
Lower Elementary
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
100
About the Program: 

Through a partnership with the Independence Health Department and the Building a Healthier Independence grant initative, Benton Elementary has implemented the Eating for the Garden curriculum. This garden is made up of 3 raised beds that are maintained by about 10 children. The produce from this garden feeds approximately 50 children and their parents.