1. Content
1.1. Planting REAL food, growing future leaders
1.1.1. CURRENT PROJECT NIXA, MISSOURI The McCauley Foundation is working directly with John Thomas School of Discovery (magnet school) in Nixa, Missouri, to create the Discovery Gardens. These gardens enable up to 500 students in K-6 to gain hands-on experiential learning by growing plants from seed to harvest.
1.1.1.1. The gardens benefit students' nutrition through consumption of more fresh fruits and vegetables and benefiting the larger Nixa community through donations of fresh produce to the local food banks.
1.2. The John Thomas School of Discovery farm feeding the cafeteria needs of the students and consistently donating produce to their local food pantry.
1.3. Food Support Tools
1.3.1. 1 in 8 Americans will experience food insecurity during their lifetimes. If you're facing food insecurity, you are not alone, and Google has created this site to help you find community-based support.
1.4. Local Community Support
1.4.1. Tower Farm donation to the Republic Community
1.4.1.1. This project was a collaborative effort between OACAC Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation, the McCauley Foundation, and Republic Parks & Recreation.
1.5. https://nicolemccauley.towergarden.com/
1.6. Here is how this is being integrated into schools
1.6.1. https://www.ky3.com/2022/04/20/nixa-elementary-students-using-tower-garden-innovative-farming-technology-help-christian-county-food-pantry/
2. Contact
2.1. Founder, Director, CEO at The McCauley Foundation
2.1.1. https://www.facebook.com/TheMcCauleyFoundation/
2.1.2. https://mccauleyfoundation.com/
2.1.2.1. To provide access to a sustainable program using vertical gardens to address and potentially solve the global battle of food insecurities and food deserts worldwide.
2.1.3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxTuPq1qQjA
2.1.4. www.facebook.com/mccauleyfoundation
2.2. drnicole@plantingseedscompany.com
2.2.1. drnicole@bolwellness.com
2.3. Social Media
2.3.1. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nicole-mccauley-01a3391b4/
2.4. Owner/CEO/Diplomate in Pediatric and Perinatal Chiropractic Care at Breath of Life Wellness
2.4.1. https://www.facebook.com/bolwellness
2.4.2. https://bolwellness.com/
2.4.2.1. Springfield, Missouri's premiere boutique chiropractic facility
2.4.2.2. Dr. Nicole McCauley Dr. Nicole McCauley is an energetic and patient-first chiropractor and a powerhouse within the industry. Her passion for chiropractic care, community wellness, and global sustainability are far-reaching and her influence is international. In recent years, Dr. McCauley has led two innovative pediatric and perinatal focused practices. Dr. McCauley is the only pediatric and perinatal chiropractor within 250 miles of Springfield, Missouri. Her patients will travel great distances to see her for her tenacity, compassion, and expertise. “Investing my time, education, and expertise with pediatric and perinatal patients brings me the most satisfaction. I love children, and providing them with the greatest opportunity to live their best life completes my drive.”