Tower Garden Partners with Whole Foods Market Foundation to Bring Fresh-Food Education to Elementary Students Across the US
Aeroponic growing systems will help select Whole Foods Market Foundation Garden Grant recipients give students hands-on experience growing fresh produce while learning about nutrition and sustainability
MEMPHIS, Tenn. and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tower Garden, a leader in aeroponic gardening and Whole Foods Market Foundation have partnered to support schools throughout the United States that are committed to sparking kids' curiosity about where their food comes from.
The Whole Foods Market Foundation announced earlier this month that 750 garden grants will be awarded to schools to start or expand edible learning spaces. This year, grantees also have an opportunity to receive a Tower Garden unit with 200 being donated.
Tower Garden believes in making gardening accessible to everyone no matter your geographic location while also using more sustainable resources from space to water. These donated Tower Garden units will be used to further education and experience in growing fresh produce in communities and schools and expected to reach students across the country.
Research from the University of Texas at Austin shows that students who participate in gardening, nutrition, and cooking classes eat more vegetables per day than they did before the programs. Plus, edible gardens support a wide range of classroom curriculums including science, nutrition, math, and art.
"When students grow their own food, something shifts—they become more curious, more engaged, and more connected to their health. By partnering with Tower Garden, we're expanding what's possible for educators who are already doing incredible work in their school communities. These aeroponic systems meet them with a resource that's accessible, sustainable, and genuinely exciting for kids," said Sandy Mariscal, Whole Foods Market Foundation's Director of Philanthropy.
"We have long admired the work done by the Whole Foods Market Foundation and the community they have created with their Garden Grant Program. This is an exciting moment for Tower Garden, and we hope to unlock a love of gardening and inspire children by providing these opportunities," said James Coffman, Vice President, Global Tower Garden. "We are proud to partner with Whole Foods Market Foundation and work with them on our shared mission for a healthier, more sustainable future for all."
Tower Garden looks forward to continued opportunities to reach and support organizations on their gardening adventures and encourages everyone to share their experience and tag @TowerGarden on Instagram as part of their journey.
ABOUT WHOLE FOODS MARKET FOUNDATION
Whole Foods Market Foundation is on a mission to nourish people by advancing food security, improving nutrition and strengthening resilient food systems. The registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is based in Austin, Texas. For more information on the Foundation's work, visit wholefoodsmarketfoundation.org. For ongoing news and updates, follow Whole Foods Market Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
About Tower Garden
Tower Garden is all about growing fresh, healthy produce right at home and having fun while doing it. Since 2012, we've been innovators in aeroponic gardening, making it super easy for anyone to grow their own food, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.
Thanks to our cutting-edge technology and expert resources, we've made it possible for Tower Gardens to pop up everywhere—homes, schools, restaurants, community gardens, and even commercial farms. Our Tower Farm's division is a global solution for aeroponic farming at scale around the world and currently operates in more than 50 countries.
In 2024, we became an independent business, based in Memphis, TN with global reach. For us, gardening isn't just a business, it's a way of life. We're passionate about creating a community of people who love gardening as much as we do. Plant people are the best people, after all!
So come join us on this journey to a healthier, more sustainable future. Follow the Tower Garden journey on social media on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.
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