The Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio revealed a garden at its East Side club house that provides kids an opportunity to learn and gain new skills.
A group of teens who go by the Grow Girls have been learning how to grow their own fruits and vegetables.
“I’ve learned that sometimes you have to take life at slow pace, and you have to be patient,” said Kandis Davis, who attends Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio. Through this project, not only has the 14-year old learned about gardening, but she has created a strong bond with the other kids at the Club.
The nonprofit received a $60,000 grant from Humana to continue their healthy habits curriculum and create the garden. The nonprofit’s CEO, Ada Saenz, said the project addresses food insecurity and teaches kids how to live a healthy life.Saenz said the garden is also good for the kids’ mental health.“A garden allows kids to get off social media, allows them to get off the TV, off the video games.
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