Friends of Mark Twain Middle School 
received a grant to fund the continued operation of the Seeds to Plate program for one year. The mission of the Friends of Mark Twain Middle School (MTMS) is to enhance and support the programs and facilities at MTMS in the Los Angeles Unified School District. This volunteer organization is comprised of parents, legal guardians, school staff and faculty and community members. One of their programs is Seeds to Plate, a garden based education program that operates at MTMS. It is currently serving approximately 750 students. Friends of Mark Twain Middle School received a grant from the Leo Buscaglia Foundation in 2020.