A Del Monte Foods Inc. partnership with the nonprofit Alliance for a Healthier Generation has yielded success with the Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools program, according to a news release.

The commitment was made in support of the company’s Growers of Good purpose to foster a healthier and more hopeful tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all, the release said.

Del Monte Foods’ and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s partnership was announced at the 2022 Clinton Global Initiative meeting. The program is dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental and social-emotional well-being of children, with a strong commitment to reaching 75% of students representing Black, Indigenous and people of color populations, the release said.

In its first year, the partnership has, according to the release:

• Reached 1.25 million families with family-oriented nutritious and easy recipes and activities to foster community and connection through meals.
• Engaged more than 2 million children at nearly 4,700 K-12 schools with program content.
• Ensured inclusive reach with 67% of the students and families reached to date representing Black, Indigenous and people of color populations and 75% of schools and districts reached serving under-resourced communities through Title I funding.

“Our commitment to accessible and high-quality nutrition for families and schools extends beyond financial support,” Greg Longstreet, president and CEO of Del Monte Foods, said in the release. “We are proud to share the milestones we’ve achieved in improving the health and well-being of youth across the country. Our progress demonstrates our dedication as Growers of Good to making a tangible difference in the lives of students and families.” 

Alliance for a Healthier Generation CEO Kathy Higgins said in the release that the group was proud of the progress achieved with its partnership with Del Monte Foods.

Related link: More about Del Monte Foods’ commitments from its sustainability report