Makers of plant-based snacks, HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs, is pleased to announce it is donating up to $50,000 to Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Whole Foods Market. The company’s contribution is affiliated with the organization’s annual “Growing Healthy Kids Campaign,” and will be invested to support grants for school gardens, salad bars and beehives, helping 7.3 million children make healthy food choices. For every HIPPEAS 4oz. bag, including their new Nacho Vibes flavor, and 6-pack of 1oz. bags sold at Whole Foods Market locations across the U.S. from August 28th until September 17th, HIPPEAS will donate a portion of sales to Whole Kids Foundation.
“We are always looking for ways that we can help support local communities and families and are inspired by the work that Whole Kids Foundation is doing,” said HIPPEAS VP of marketing, Lindsey Valliere. “We are pleased and humbled to participate in the ‘Growing Healthy Kids Campaign’ that builds awareness about healthy eating habits in kids and increases access to healthy foods in schools. We encourage everyone to please pick up a 4oz. bag or a 6-pack of 1oz. bags of HIPPEAS at your local Whole Foods Market today to reach our donation goal of $50,000.”