Families pledge an initial $10M contribution to The Rice Family Foundation in support of local health and education initiatives
September 23, 2020
Following the transition of Utz from a privately held to a publicly traded company in August, the Rice and Lissette families have announced their intent to make a significant philanthropic contribution of part of the family’s interest in Utz to The Rice Family Foundation, with a commitment to making additional donations in the future as well.
Mavericks Snacks, the new kid on the “kids snacks” block, is excited to announce that the company will donate a portion of its sales now through September 15 to Whole Kids Foundation, a non-profit established by Whole Foods Market.
In a time of unprecedented need, BEMA (the Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds) is engaging its members to actively support hard-hit community QSRs by providing meals to heroic front-line workers through its member-wide “We Knead You” giveback initiative.
Made In Nature, the creator of Dried Fruit, Figgy Pops, and other organic Supersnacks, has donated $80,000 worth of their snacks to two charities addressing food insecurity: Feed The Children and Fresno Rescue Mission.
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 Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA) has announced that it has made a donation in the amount of $5,000 to the non-profit organization, Bake for Life during meetings at the 2018 IBA Trade Fair in Munich, Germany.
Synergy Flavors, Inc., a leading supplier of flavors, extracts and essences for the global food and beverage industry, has announced the completion of two new primary schools in Antohomaro and Farahalana, Madagascar.
The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA) presented a donation of $100,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository at a press conference at PROCESS EXPO on September 21.
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB), funded by the Dairy Farm Families of Wisconsin, coordinated a state-wide effort with Wisconsin cheesemakers to send over 17,000 pounds of cheese to Houston to provide nutritious food for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.