Wyandanch Memorial High School

The goal of Wyandanch High School Community Garden is to unite the community, by educating both students and adults about the health and wellness benefits of gardening. My ultimate goal is to expand the gardening project over the years to the middle and elementary schools in Wyandanch. In conjunction with the Wyandanch PTO and the Wyandanch School Lunch Program, I plan to hold gardening workshops. A pair of our experienced gardeners will share information about our community garden, give gardening tips, and educate the community on the benefits of gardening. This is a way to reach more members of the community and recruit additional volunteers to become a part of our gardening team. This grant will make it possible for members of the community to have access to fresh fruits and vegetables, at free or substantially reduced prices. Unfortunately healthy food choices are much more expensive than unhealthy choices. Families in the community can now choose to not just fill their families stomachs, but to nourish it as well, with fresh produce. Our team will organize and host a farmers market every harvest for the Wyandanch community.