The Gulayan sa Paaralan program aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It contributes specifically to SDG 2: Zero Hunger by increasing food security and sustainable agricultural methods. The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Gulayan sa Paaralan program in achieving its stated goals as perceived by Junior High School students in Davao City. This descriptive-comparative study employed one hundred Junior High School Respondents selected using a random sampling method. The study used an adopted and modified Likert Scale questionnaire. The study results show that most respondents are females between fifteen and sixteen years old. Additionally, the results reveal that the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program has been effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle among Junior High school students. There was no significant difference in the perceived effectiveness of the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program when analyzed by sex and age. Regardless of sex and age, students perceived that the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program was effective. Studies investigating the support of the school personnel and the Department of Education to the program are recommended.