Our Programs
Helping kids and families in Park County eat better, learn about food, and access healthy school meals
Farm Fresh Meals
Plentiful, sensible and popular
Producing school meals with fresh, local ingredients takes the right resources and support. We aim to support schools on delivering Farm Fresh Meals every day. These meals prioritize fresh, scratch-cooked recipes using ingredients grown by Montana food producers.
Interested in bringing Farm Fresh Meals to your school?
Local Food Fund
Changing food systems one lunch tray at a time
Our Local Food Fund helps bring more Montana-grown food into school meals by offsetting the costs of purchasing locally. By supporting sustainable food procurement, the Fund improves meal quality, boosts student and family participation, creates long-term relationships with Farms and Ranches, and strengthens Montana’s local food economy.
Learn how you can make a difference.
PreK-12 Education
Healthy and hands-on
Our curriculum teaches students where their food comes from and how to grow, prepare, and enjoy it. Lessons are standards-aligned, supporting school learning goals while reinforcing nutrition, healthy eating habits, and responsible agriculture and more! By connecting classroom learning with real-world food experiences, this program is key to long-term nutrition security, helping children build lifelong healthy habits, food literacy, and an understanding of food systems. Farm to School educators deliver hands-on experiences in gardens, classrooms, cafeterias, community farms and more – giving students the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices for life.
See the impact of our curriculum on children across Park County.
School Gardens
Hands-on learning at every age
All schools we partner with have school gardens designed to provide hands-on, age- and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Our network of gardens is synced with our curriculum and serves as an extension of the classroom, where students explore nutrition, sustainable food systems, and healthy eating in a practical, engaging way. These gardens connect children with fresh food, build skills, and inspire excitement for growing, preparing, and enjoying healthy meals.
Find a farm or garden near you and join us today.
Community Farms & Gardens
Growing food, learning and community together
Through public and private partnerships, our community farms and gardens bring people together to learn, grow, and share fresh food. The Lincoln School Farm and Community Garden serves as a public gathering space and summer learning center, while Deep Creek Farm and the Pappert Family Memorial Garden focus on production-scale growing and program support. Each summer, our team, youth farm crew, and volunteers grow tons of fresh produce, supporting nutrition education, community access to healthy food, and hands-on learning opportunities.
These gardens and farms provide welcoming spaces for all ages to connect with the land, explore sustainable agriculture, and experience the joy of growing and sharing food.
Sign up for updates on classes, volunteer opportunities and so much more!
Summer Meals
Healthy food, even when school’s out for the Summer!
During the summer months, many children lose access to the nutritious meals they rely on during the school year. Year after year, Farm to School supports schools and community partners in delivering free, balanced meals to children under 18 at parks and school locations across the community. By helping ensure year-round access to fresh, healthy food in safe, welcoming spaces, this program closes the gap on summer hunger and promotes children’s health and well-being.
Find a summer lunch location near you. No registration required!
“I would have never guessed my child would love beet brownies! What an enriching program that allows students to access and appreciate local foods!”
– Jason Karls, Parent
Where We Work
Slide left for Farms, Gardens and Greenhouses. Slide right for Lunch in the Park locations.
Get directions here.
Farms and gardens are where we, our students and the community come to thrive. From school gardens to free summer lunch sites, find where Farm to School of Park County is working near you and let us know how we can continue to fill the gaps.
Farms & Gardens
Park High School Plant Growth Center
Sleeping Giant Middle School Aquaponics Learning Lab & Garden
East Side Elementary School Learning Garden
B A Winans School Learning Garden
Washington Early Learning Center Learning Garden
Mark Pappert Memorial Garden
Lincoln School Farm & Community Garden
Arrowhead School Learning Garden
Gardiner School Learning Garden
LUNCH IN THE PARK
Sacajawea Park
G Street/Mike Webb Park
Mars Park
Katie Bonnell Park
Green Acres Park
Reservoir Park
Park High School
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From $25 to $25,000, every contribution makes a difference - together we can grow a healthier future for Park County.