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Marion County Hospital District awards $561,000 to Marion County Schools for FANS fitness and nutrition program
Summary
The Marion County School Board unanimously approved a $561,000 grant from the Marion County Hospital District to expand the Fitness and Nutrition in Schools (FANS) program, funding hydroponic greenhouses, school gardens, PE supports and health education.
The Marion County School Board on Sept. 23 unanimously approved a $561,000 grant award from the Marion County Hospital District to expand the district's Fitness and Nutrition in Schools program, known as FANS.
The funding will support FANS activities already operating across the district, including 18 hydroponic greenhouses at secondary schools, raised beds for elementary schools and classroom supports for physical education and nutrition education. "This program is teaching students the importance of caring for their bodies," said Nicole Connor, executive director of K-12…
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