History
Healthy Planet was founded in the United Kingdom by Shaylesh Patel in 2007, focused on Conservation Protection. Around the same time in the United States, Bryan Jersky jumped into what is now known as the Obesity Epidemic.
After devouring research, going to conferences and peppering experts with questions, he knew right away that something needed to be done, or rather, that he needed to do something. Bryan became involved in food policy in San Diego, and shortly thereafter, moved to London with his wife and dove into the food system, working in London at city farms and food advocacy organizations, like slow food and Sustain. In 2010, he was hired at Healthy planet, it ran like a business, but had the warmth of a non-profit.
As a result, Healthy Planet Foundation USA was born in May 2012 with the goal of inspiring a new generation of conscious eaters.
Our vision
Is to sustain a healthy planet by inspiring individuals, families, communities, and businesses to think about their food choices. We believe the health of our local communities are inextricably linked to the health of the planet. One way to improve the health of a community is by educating the next generation of eaters.
Our mission
Is to inspire a new generation of conscious eaters.
Our goal
Is a garden in every school in America.
Our work begins with one school garden program at a time. School gardens give students hands on experience, connect them to what they eat, and nurture their creativity and entrepreneurship. By establishing a garden in their school, we make it easy for students to improve the health and well-being of their peers and families, strengthen their communities and help heal the planet.