Making Kane County Fit for Kids

Project Title
Tower Gardens and Stationary Bikes
Amount
$8,500
Category
Assisting Sick and Abused Children
Year
2019
Location
Aurora, IL

The organization’s mission is to reduce childhood obesity through healthy eating and active living initiatives, innovative strategies and community partnerships. Building on the Fit Kids 2020 plan funded previously, this grant funds stationary bikes for use of students in local schools. It also funds classroom based tower (vertical) gardens that grow nutritious food using aeroponic technology for the students use and learning.