A Place in the Sun

West Side Elementary School, Edgemont, AR

West Side Elementary School has a Junior Master Gardener Program in place that teaches lessons
on soil types, photosynthesis, seed germination, the benefits of plants and more. All they need now
is a Good Food Garden-a sunny area on their playground waits. The students hope to receive
valuable nutritional education and the skills to plant family gardens.

Pioneers for Change

Joseph Arthur Middle School, O'Fallon, IL

A proactive school that has seen the effects of poor diet and unhealthy living, Joseph Arthur Middle
School hopes to educate their students, parents and community on the benefits of a healthy
lifestyle, nutrition, earth science and the result of hard work and determination. They plan to use the
Good Food Garden to inspire their youth to make healthy choices and achieve the goal of a healthy
community.

Multigenerational Health

Bergen Family Center, Englewood, NJ

The Bergen Family Center houses a host of programs for daycare, pre-K and school-aged children,
as well as senior citizens and visually impaired adults. A Good Food Garden would be a great way
to bring together different generations with one goal in mind-to grow organic veggies and herbs-
which the kitchen staff would then use for cooking.

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Jones County school system, Gray, GA

The Jones County school system wants students to become productive citizens who give back to
the community and work together to accomplish various tasks-this goal begins with a Good Food
Garden. In order to have a flourishing garden, the children will have to depend on each other and
collaborate, teaching them how to flourish in difficult situations.

Out of this World

ArtSpace Charter, Asheville, NC

ArtSpace Charter School does not receive funding for student nutrition; all of the students must
pack their own lunches, so a Good Food Garden would not only provide food to families in need,
but also expand the school’s cooking program, Eating Through the Rainbow! ArtSpace Charter also
hopes the garden will serve as a hub of activity and interaction for the school's families, promoting
service and good citizenship.

One Child at a Time

Care and Share, Colorado Springs, CO

Care and Share offers tutoring, Internet use training, summer programs and a nutrition program
(provided through Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado) to the children involved. The
group is unable to grow vegetables to maturity without an enclosed outdoor space and hope a
Good Food Garden will teach their kids responsibility and the value of teamwork and nutrition.

Presidential Achievement

Roosevelt Senior High School, Washington, DC

Roosevelt Senior High School teaches students how food impacts their growth and development. A
Good Food Garden would allow students to prepare meals to be used for school and community
events and for senior centers and soup kitchens. The school will also share the garden with
students from neighboring schools that may not have access to gardens.

A Wellspring of Knowledge

Aragon Elementary School, Fountain, CO

The children in the town of Fountain struggle with issues like poverty, unstable family situations,
constant military moves and language barriers every day. Aragon Elementary School strives to
better their lives, starting with proper nutrition and healthy habits. An Edible Garden would provide
the opportunity for kids to learn about fresh vegetables, delicious herbs and the goodness of eating
healthy foods.