New Traditions Creative Arts Elementary

New Traditions is a small school that's almost in the exact geographic center of San Francisco, which means a lot of concrete and asphalt. Many of the kids have never seen fruits or vegetables growing; certainly most city kids don't have a backyard. At New Traditions, our gardens are a space for relaxing, talking and learning. We have seen kids amazed that beans come on a stalk not in a can, or that sunflower seeds really come from a sunflower, not a plastic package at the convenience store.

The grant would fund an outdoor kitchen in our edible garden, so that the children can have cooking classes. We've shown them that produce comes from the earth -- now we want to continue the lesson all the way onto their plates. The equipment and supplies we need include: a sink, prep table/s, kitchen cart, cooking and food prep instruments, reusable plates and bowls for service, and other supplies.

This program is supported by Friends of New Traditions PTA.