Classroom to Table is an eSTEAM program where students (Pre-K – high school seniors) learn the fundamentals of urban agriculture to devise a healthy eating ecosystem of ultra-locally grown produce. Program start-up and on-going support through in-person and virtual instruction utilizing the most in-demand technology. Ensuring an ideal setup for teaching the basics of healthy eating, urban farming, culinary and entrepreneurship progressive curriculum components. 

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The Challenge: is it possible to change the mindset and eating habits of under-resourced community residents currently living in urban food deserts. That struggle to combat food in-justice in accessibility, poor diets and the under-representation of black and brown in culinary career pathways.

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Adults living in food insecure household reported a lower level of education compared to those living in food secure households. The percentage of adults with less than a high school education living in food insecure households was 48.1% compared to 30.2% among those living in food secure households. Approximately 23.5 million people live in food deserts throughout the US. approximately 12.3% of U.S. households remain food insecure. Food insecurity is more likely to occur among racial and ethnic minorities and low-income communities.