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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. This commitment was made to support the company’s Growers of Good™ goal of creating a healthier, brighter future by making nutritious food more accessible to everyone.
The partnership between Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation was announcement at the 2022 meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). The program aims to improve the physical, mental and socio-emotional well-being of children, with a strong commitment to reaching 75 percent of students representing Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) populations.
A year of progress
During the first year, the partnership:
- Reached 1.25 million families with nutritious, family-friendly recipes and activities to foster community and connection through meals.
- Engaged more than two million children has nearly 4,700 K-12 schools with the content of the program.
- Inclusive reach ensured with 67 percent students and families impacted to date representing BIPOC and 75 percent impacted schools and districts serving disadvantaged communities through Title I funding.
Our commitment to accessible, high-quality nutrition for families and schools goes beyond financial support,” said Greg Longstreet, President and CEO of Del Monte Foods. “We are proud to share the steps we have taken to improve the health and well-being of young people across the country. Our progress demonstrates our commitment 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 we have had over the past year. We are proud of the progress we have made in partnership with Del Monte Foods, and we remain dedicated to our mission of improving the overall health of children for current and future generations.
This year’s programming included the launch of four impactful multimedia campaigns to promote nutrition education and access:
- As the holiday season approaches, Healthier Generation and Del Monte Foods have provided virtual resources and content for families to help them bring joy to their children’s meals. holiday campaignincluding nutritious, fun and affordable recipes with some twists on holiday classics.
- Through the Choose good, do good In January and February, customers could purchase Del Monte Foods products at a discounted rate at participating retailers and a portion of sales would be donated to Healthier Generation programs to support children and families.
- For National Nutrition Month in March, the partnership provided families with resources to encourage physical activity and family bonding during mealtimes with affordable and nutritious meals.
- In the middle of the hustle and bustle Back to Schoolthe organizations teamed up to provide quick and easy nutritious recipes for parents and hosted an engaging cooking segment with a celebrity chef.
Second year and beyond
Looking ahead, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation are committed to increasing their impact in year two and beyond. Del Monte Foods is an official Improving Nutrition and Food Access honor sponsor for America’s Healthiest Schools – Healthier Generation 2024 annual recognition program which celebrates schools across the country for their achievements in improving the physical, mental and socio-emotional health of children. students, staff and families. Del Monte Foods will work with Healthier Generation to help schools meet these food and nutrition benchmarks through resources and programs.
Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation will also continue to prioritize developing resources for educators and families that help them address food insecurity and improve nutrition by emphasizing the value of school meals, including learning to recognize the signs of food insecurity in children, finding ways for families. meet at meal times, and much more.
For more information on Del Monte Foods’ commitment to fostering the well-being of people, communities and the planet, please refer to its Sustainability Report.
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For more than 130 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with the goodness of the Earth. As the premier plant-based food company, we are constantly innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers through our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn® and S&W®. We believe everyone deserves great-tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable, eco-friendly practices for a healthier future.
Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies worldwide, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information about Del Monte Foods, our products and sustainability practicesplease visit www.delmontefoods.com Or www.delmonte.com.
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