ShopRite of Rochelle Park and Kellanova Donate $10,000 to ‘Extra Yard for Teachers’ Initiative; Money to Benefit Local Schools
Rochelle Park, NJ (Dec. 13, 2024) — ShopRite and Cheez-It? teamed up to help local teachers and students with a $10,000 donation presented at the ShopRite of Rochelle Park on Dec. 13.
ShopRite and Kellanova are donating a total of $50,000 in support of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative this fall. Five $10,000 donations will be presented to educators at ShopRite stores across the region, so schools in different communities receive extra support.
The CFP Foundation is the largest sports entity dedicated to inspiring and empowering teachers, and the donations will fund various classroom projects through DonorsChoose. Representatives from local school districts were on hand at the ShopRite of Rochelle Park to accept the $10,000.
"Cheez-It is thrilled to partner with the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers to give back to educators who truly elevate the teaching profession," said Cara Tragseiler, Senior Brand Director for Cheez-It. "It’s an honor to be able to give back to the people who have made such an indelible mark on their students and communities."
“ShopRite recognizes the critical role that education plays in the lives of young students, and we are proud to work with Kellanova to invest in their futures by helping local teachers get the resources they need,” added Terry Glass, co-CEO and co-president of Glass Gardens, which owns and operates the ShopRite of Rochelle Park.
This donation is part of the second iteration of a national partnership between Cheez-It and the CFP Foundation. Cheez-It is making an overall donation of $300,000 to the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative.
It is just one of the ways Kellanova and its brands are bringing to life its Better Days? Promise strategy, which aims to create #BetterDays for 4 billion people by the end of 2030.
About ShopRite
ShopRite is the registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative based in Keasbey, NJ, and the largest supermarket cooperative in the United States. With nearly 280 ShopRite supermarkets located throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, ShopRite serves millions of customers each week. Through its ShopRite Partners In Caring program, ShopRite is dedicated to fighting hunger in the communities it serves. Since the program began in 1999, ShopRite Partners In Caring has donated nearly $62 million to food banks that support more than 2,200 worthy charities. As a title sponsor of the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer, ShopRite has donated $40 million to local organizations, hospitals and community groups. For more information, please visit www.shoprite.com.
About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated brands including Pringles?, Cheez-It?, Pop-Tarts?, Kellogg's ? Rice Krispies Treats?, RXBAR?, Eggo?, MorningStar Farms?, Special K?, Coco Pops?, and more, Kellanova’s vision is to become the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our net sales for 2023 were $13 billion.
At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at https://www.kellanova.com.
About the College Football Playoff Foundation
The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff and works in partnership with institutions of higher education, sports organizations, corporations and non-profits to support educators and improve student outcomes. The purpose of the CFP Foundation lies in supporting PK-12 education by elevating the teaching profession. The CFP Foundation inspires and empowers educators by focusing its work in four areas: recognition, resources, recruitment and retention, and professional development. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media.
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