Quest Diagnostics Foundation and Green Bronx Machine Expand Collaboration to Bring Acclaimed Indoor Gardening Curriculum to More Communities and Raise Awareness for Impact of Nutrition Education on Health Equity [Video]

Foundation grant will help NYC-based nonprofit expand reach of its innovative curriculum to 50 schools in Baltimore and Houston

Funding will also support film screening tour of award-winning documentary to highlight importance of health equity through STEM-based nutrition education

SECAUCUS, N.J. and BRONX, N.Y., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Quest Diagnostics Foundation today announced an expanded collaboration with Green Bronx Machine (GBM), a transformational educational nonprofit helping students and teachers turn classrooms into agricultural learning experiences. The Foundation grant will help extend the reach of Green Bronx Machine’s school-based model to additional communities and raise awareness for the importance of nutrition education and access in advancing health equity.

Generation Growth tells the story of Green Bronx Machine and its founder, Stephen Ritz, as they grow high performing public schools, happy & healthy children, empowered teachers, and equitable, resilient communities across the nation.

The program expansion with Green Bronx Machine was funded by a …

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