Earlier this year, Whole Kids invested $1.75 million in edible educational gardens by awarding 583 Garden Grants to support more than 290,000 students in 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and nine Canadian provinces. Now, we are thrilled to announce that we are investing $498,000 to fund an additional 166 Garden Grants, which will serve more than 126,000 additional students.  

This brings our 2024 Garden Grant investment to more than $2.24 million —that’s 749 grants serving more than 416,000 K-12th grade students in the U.S. and Canada!  

Learn more about how our Garden Grants allow schools and nonprofits to acquire project essentials or further develop their existing gardens with funds used for a wide range of support including planting materials, tools, curriculum materials, staff training, and labor costs.  

Whole Kids helps kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods. 

Our approach connects kids with food, sparks their curiosity and inspires them to make healthier choices. Given the right opportunities like planting a seed, helping in the kitchen and trying new foods, kids will get excited about fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains and other wholesome foods.

We believe that small changes at mealtime can add up to lifelong healthy eating habits. If you’re wondering where to start, we’ve made it easier with three simple guidelines that work for kids, and really, anyone.

Garden Grant Success Stories

Gardening with KidsGardening

Make it a family affair with our Kids Club. We've teamed up with KidsGardening to share at-home gardening activities for kids. Further inspire your kiddos to explore the garden and grow their own food. From making a Seed Viewer to making fruit and vegetable art on your plate, you can find plenty of activities to inspire any young gardener. 

Since 2011, we have provided over 11 million kids with opportunities to connect with nature and food through our grants and programs.

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Healthy Teachers
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Schools
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Salad Bars
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Gardens
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Beehives

Together, we are growing healthy kids!

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Kids Choosing Fruits and Veggies