Customers can support public school districts’ food programs through March 31.
- Jan 02, 2025
- Social Responsibility , Schools , Nutrition , Produce Retail
Customers can support public school districts’ food programs through March 31.
California, in partnership with USDA and the Climate Mayors network, seeks to ensure students have access to school meals made with locally sourced ingredients.
Residents and schools can nominate a favorite elementary school in Northern California or Nevada to win a learning garden, courtesy of Raley’s.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of legislation to increase participation in food assistance programs, protect kids from overly processed foods, reduce food waste and improve access to healthy, locally grown foods to help address the chronic disease epidemic.
Since the program’s inception in 2012, Tops Friendly Markets has donated more than $1.9 million to over 1,000 participating schools.