Central College received a $25,000 Small Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant from The Wellmark Foundation to expand its sustainability education program.

The grant is awarded to projects demonstrating a commitment to long-term sustainability through one of two goals: increased access to and consumption of nutritious foods or the promotion of safe and healthy environments that encourage physical activity. The grant will assist with the renovation of space for a garden classroom and kitchen, an extension of the college’s community garden. The Wellmark Foundation grant will supplement funds already raised for the project, including a $50,000 leadership gift from Michael ’89 and Amy Dietrich Eilers ’88.

People interested in supporting or learning more about the garden classroom may contact Michelle Wilkie, major gifts officer, at wilkiem@central.edu.