Nourishing Families, Nourishing Schools Program: 1 Million+ Served for Youth and Community Well-Being
Published 11-22-23
Submitted by Del Monte Foods
Recently, Del Monte Foods shared a progress update on the first year of its “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” program, a groundbreaking initiative launched in partnership with the nonprofit Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation). This commitment was made in support of the company’s Growers of Good™ purpose to grow a healthier and more hopeful tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.
Del Monte Foods’ and Healthier Generation’s partnership was announced at the 2022 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting. The program is dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being of children, with a strong commitment to reaching 75 percent of students representing Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) populations.
One Year of Progress
In year one, the partnership has:
Our commitment to accessible and high-quality nutrition for families and schools extends beyond financial support,” said Greg Longstreet, President and CEO of Del Monte Foods. “We are proud to share the milestones we’ve achieved in improving the health and well-being of youth across the country. Our progress demonstrates our dedication as Growers of Good to making a tangible difference in the lives of students and families.”
Kathy Higgins, CEO of Healthier Generation, added, “The positive impact of this initiative on students and communities is evident in the reach that we’ve had in the past year. We are proud of the progress we’ve achieved in partnership with Del Monte Foods, and we remain dedicated to our mission of enhancing whole child health for current and future generations.”
This year’s programming included the launch of four impactful multimedia campaigns to promote nutrition education and access:
Year Two and Beyond
Looking ahead, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation are committed to furthering their impact in year two and beyond. Del Monte Foods is an official sponsor of the Improving Nutrition & Food Access distinction for the 2024 America’s Healthiest Schools – Healthier Generation’s signature annual recognition program that celebrates schools across the nation for their achievements in advancing the physical, mental, and social-emotional health of students, staff and families. Del Monte Foods will collaborate with Healthier Generation to support schools in meeting these criteria within the food and nutrition topic through resources and programs.
Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation will also continue to prioritize developing resources for educators and families that help them combat food insecurity and boost nutrition through emphasizing the value of school meals, teaching how to recognize the signs of food insecurity in children, finding ways for families to come together at mealtimes, and more.
For more information on Del Monte Foods’ commitment to fostering goodness for people, communities, and the planet, please refer to its Sustainability Report.
For more than 130 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth's goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we're always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, and S&W®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow.
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