John B. Cary Elementary

Our school population increased this year from 200 to 320. This grant would enable us to increase the square footage of the garden from 105 square feet to 165 square feet. With this additional gardening area, we would be able to increase the number of students tasting healthy foods from the garden from 200 to 320. We would also be able to supplement the student lunch with a salad bar from our garden for at least 3 meals. This grant would enable us to add a rain barrel to our garden which would conserve water and decrease runoff. This grant would enable us to support a Junior Master Gardener Club at our school.