California Health Professional Student Alliance (CaHPSA)

Access to a healthy and reliable source of food is vital for the well-being of today's youth. Currently, many individuals within the US face food insecurity, which is rooted in socioeconomic and racial inequities. This also has implications in the mental and physical health of today's children. There is a need to ensure they have access to a healthy and consistent food source and that is exactly what this proposal mandates. Through the addition of a community garden within every school district, we can ensure children have steady nutritional access. Further, this proposal has educational benefits to children, teaching them healthy eating habits that can be carried into adulthood. Moreover, students will develop agricultural skills while learning which plants best fit different terrains. There is also a community aspect, increasing social welfare by bringing members of society together to upkeep the garden. Through the implementation of a community garden within school districts, we can bring healthy habits and skills to our young community.