Growing a healthier Australia, one child at a time

Helping kids fall in love with fresh food, while growing skills that last a lifetime.

Our story

Food Ladder provides greenhouses to schools across the country, including those in the harshest Australian environments, providing food security to some of our most vulnerable communities. These nourishing, experiential classrooms help students grow fresh food while boosting their STEM skills, and building healthy habits – growing connection, confidence, and brighter futures, one child at a time.

Our impact

Winner of Australia’s most innovative non-profit

84,000+
Meals served in one school year
5x
More productive than traditional farming
1,000+
Schools engaged across Australia
School Project locations Map

Schools spotlight

What is Food Ladder?

A fresh food solution for schools and communities

We provide the tools and systems schools need to grow nutritious produce year-round.

Led by teachers, empowered by AI

Our greenhouses create safe, engaging spaces for students and teachers to connect through hands-on learning.

Nurturing the whole child - mind, body and soul

We nurture healthy habits, curiosity, and confidence—supporting every child’s mind, body, and future.

Winner, Australia’s Most Innovative Non-Profit

We are grateful to be recognised for the work that we do.