Learn it. Grow it. Eat it.
Growing Gardens for Growing Minds is a community-centered gardening initiative focused encouraging healthy habits, and expanding access to fresh produce through hands-on growing experiences.
Impact and Statistics
8 States Reached
18 Counties Reached
18 Counties Reached
Families in Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, New Jersey, Missouri, California, and Iowa have received a GG4GM kit.
18 Counties Reached
18 Counties Reached
18 Counties Reached
Families in Kalamazoo, Monroe, Barry, Calhoun, Oceana, Muskegon, Ingham, Ottawa, Kent, Van Buren, Allegan, Berrian, Cass, Genesee, Luce, St. Joseph, Branch, and Mackinac Counties have received a GG4GM kit.
1,500+ Kits Donated
18 Counties Reached
1,500+ Kits Donated
More than 1,500 kits have been distributed to individuals, families, and students across the country. Because each kit can grow enough produce to feed an entire family, the total number of people impacted is far greater.
$5,000+ Raised
18 Counties Reached
1,500+ Kits Donated
Through fundraising, community kit sponsorships, donations, and school community grants, GG4GM has been able to raise over $5,000 since 2021.
Meet the Founder
Hello! I'm Lauren Mroczek, and I am the founder of Growing Gardens for Growing Minds (GG4GM). This is a passion project of mine that began in 2021. I work as a full time Immunology technician, and compete in the Miss America Organization, where I am lucky to advocate for what I love, and serve my community.
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