The Heal Project

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“Student participant numbers in our two main programs (below) grew 17%, reaching a new record high of 4,800 participants in the fiscal year. The heal project garden programs: a comprehensive health education program integrated into the daily school schedule of four elementary schools within the cabrillo unified school district, primarily focusing on grades 2-3. The program utilizes a combination of classroom instruction, garden and food- based curriculum & activities focusing on health, environmental, & agricultural literacy. The heal project farm program: a hands-on environmental educational program available to school children of san mateo county. The program primarily benefits elementary school level but is open to grades k-12, providing opportunities to understand food systems & develop positive associations with fresh produce through planting, growing, harvesting and eating activities. The program operates through field trips and day camp programs. Volunteer program: participation in our volunteer program (connecting local residents, students, and service groups with training and hands-on experience on our working farm, while growing, harvesting, and preparing produce for local food programs) grew by 330%, reaching a record of nearly 1,200 hours. Capacity building: completed comprehensive staff training on trauma- informed nutrition, and supported extensive professional development for educators to better deliver content to students of all backgrounds.”