As back-to-school season kicks off, The Vita Coco Company, Inc. has partnered with international recording artist and activist Becky G to create a new greenspace at her elementary school. Read more about this impactful project inside.
Becky G is a proud advocate for her hometown, honoring her childhood school, Oak Street Elementary School in a special way. This project is part of Vita Coco’s social impact initiative, the Vita Coco Project® (VCP), which focuses on empowering communities through sustainable efforts.
Becky G joined the celebration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The greenspace, designed in collaboration with the school’s PTA and local leaders, will be named by the Oak Street school community. The 2,100-square-foot area features garden plots, compost bins, a farm stand, fruit trees, and reading nooks, along with a versatile outdoor classroom and play area.
The singer emphasized the importance of the space, saying, “Growing up, my Inglewood community shaped who I am …