ABOUT US

Who we are: Independence Gardens is a parent-led non-profit organization founded in 2013. Our overall mission is to connect kids with food through actionable, impactful nutrition education programs. This is accomplished through partnership with our schools and community. It begins with an experiential edible, outdoor learning space (Apple Project) to our hands-on student-led (and Chef driven) Come and Eat IT! Campaign. This collaborative approach provides every child an engaging, meaningful, and transformative education experience that is Action based, Playful, Passionate, Leadership focused, and Engaging. Independence Gardens’ programs foster and develop in children life skills such as self-esteem, leadership, decision-making, nutrition, and love of community.

Our Team:

Chonnie Richey

Founder, Executive Director

chonnie@independencegardens.org

Eunice Cruz

Director of Operations

eunice.sanchezd@independencegardens.org

Abhay Sawant

Director

abhay@sawant.name

Christie Redrow

Director, Corporate Relations