A Healthy Harvest on the White House South Lawn

What a great inspirational project that ties together education, community involvement and helping others.  To give you a quick overview, the First Lady created a community garden on the South Lawn of the White House which was planted and harvested by dozens of local students.  The students learn about healthy eating and the harvest is shared with Miriam's Kitchen, which serves the homeless in Washington, DC.

A short excerpt from The White House Blog:

"More than 90 pounds of produce has been harvested so far. Some of it has been used for meals at the White House, but much of it has gone to area soup kitchens. While fresh fruits and vegetables are delicious, unfortunately they are not easily accessible to everyone, especially those in low-income areas. As the First Lady explained, for those Americans who live in areas where healthy food is out of reach, a healthy future is also out of reach. This is why community gardens are so exciting. They provide the opportunity to make healthy, affordable food readily available while bringing communities together. People are learning the benefits of community gardening -- over 1 million community gardens are flourishing right now, many in underserved urban communities. These gardens are bringing neighbors together to create a healthier community and a healthier future for the kids."

Check out the whole story on The White House Blog.