GROWING SCHOOL GARDENSs
Since 2014
Justice Begins with Food
Our nation’s food system is unjust. We see it here in Chicago neighborhoods without grocery stores, communities without easy access to fresh produce. And that’s just part of it. The fight for racial and social justice starts with meeting these most basic human needs. Gardeneers seeks to connect communities to resources that will help to create a more equitable food system.
1800+
Students
19+
School
5000+
Pound of Produce
Of students say they gained knowledge about how to improve their health as a result of this program.
Of students say that this program helped them change their behavior or made them want to change their behavior to improve their health.
Of teens demonstrated growth in 4 out of 5 social-emotional metrics.
Of school leaders say our program has had a positive impact on their school.
Become a Volunteer
Gardeneers is always looking for service-motivated individuals and groups to pitch in in a variety of ways. It is true that many hands make light work—and we have no shortage of work. <br> Volunteers can join us in garden maintenance (planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, etc.), support during programming (working with students and plants), as well as a variety of professional and administrative services (everything from filing and office organization to consulting). <br> If providing fresh produce to students and upending racial injustice in our city matters to you, we want your help! Anyone can learn to garden, no prior experience is required.