Seeds for Learning Lunch and Farm Tour

Posted by on August 14, 2011

Seeds for Learning (SFL), a program of Foundations, Inc., is an urban farm and entrepreneurship initiative to increase food access and nutrition education for the Philadelphia community while raising student achievement and fostering environmentally responsible young adults.

SFL is changing the lives of at-risk youth in Northwest Philadelphia by teaching them organic farming techniques, cooking, nutrition, and business skills.  Our urban farm plots bring together students from Philadelphia high schools to plant, harvest, package, market, and sell the local produce in areas of the city that would not otherwise have access to fresh, local, affordable food. These future community leaders, farmers, and chefs learn about the environmental and nutritional impact of eating locally and advocate an end to the food deserts that exist in low-income neighborhoods.

Please consider attending one of our August events to learn more about and support the program:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 6:30PM-8:30PM
What: Networking for A Cause
Where: The UpBar @ Marathon Grill, 10th and Walnut, Philadelphia

Enjoy happy hour in the company of young professionals from the Philadelphia community who care about food justice, youth development, environment, and education issues. $20 cover benefits Seeds for Learning. First drink is included.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 12PM
What: Seeds for Learning Community Lunch and Farm Tour
Where: Martin Luther King High School, 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia

Join us for our last Community Lunch of the season. The students and local chefs will be cooking up a delicious meal straight from the farm.

Meet our students, tour our farm, and learn more about this amazing program! FREE!

Also, support us by “LIKING” us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/seedsforlearning, You can learn more about our program at http://www.foundationsinc.org/impact/seeds-learning or http://www.beyondthefarm.org. If you or organization would like to find out more ways to get involved with Seeds for Learning, please let us know by emailing [email protected].