UNION GARDENS INFANT SCHOOL
One of the largest projects to date has been the establishment of the Union Gardens Infant School in southwest St. Andrew. The state-of-the-art early childhood institution designed especially for students aged three to six was completed in 2015. The project, costing just under $200 million dollars, was made possible due to the involvement of several public and private entities, including the National Baking Company Foundation.
The school is built to be environmentally-friendly with features such as solar power and rainwater harvesting. It is completely designed with the age of its students in mind — from the AstroTurf playground to the specially-designed restrooms. Among the other benefits are two meals per day and a school bus for transportation to and from school.
MEETING NEEDS
The Foundation has contributed to close to 30 charitable organizations including:
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Alpha Boys Home
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Maxfield Park Children’s Home
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Food for the Poor
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SOS Children’s Village
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Mustard Seed Communities
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Missionaries for the Poor
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Salvation Army
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Jamaica Aids Support
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Bustamante Hospital for Children
More than J$20 million has been put toward providing furniture for schools across the island.