GrowingGreat

Program Type: 
Business, Academic Classrooms, Garden Classrooms
Grade Level/Age Group: 
Lower Elementary, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
40,000
Year Founded: 
1999
About the Program: 

 GrowingGreat is a nationwide community-based non-profit education organization dedicated to inspiring children and adults to adopt healthy eating habits, decreasing the risk of obesity and disease.  Our goal is to help children, families and our communities understand where our food comes from, appreciate that food serves a purpose in our overall health and has an impact on our longevity and well being.  GrowingGreat educates PreK-5th grade students through teaching gardens and classroom nutrition linked to standardize curriculum.