Hormel Foods Announces 2024 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has announced its third cohort of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, recognizing young changemakers working towards a more transparent, secure, and sustainable food system. The honorees will visit Hormel's global headquarters in Austin, Minnesota, to connect with company leaders and discuss scaling their projects. Each Food Hero will receive a financial grant to support their initiatives.
The 2024 class includes ten remarkable individuals aged 10-18 from across the United States, each making significant contributions to combat hunger, reduce food waste, and promote food sustainability. Their projects range from founding nonprofits and organizing food distributions to implementing hydroponic gardening systems and eliminating student lunch debt.
Hormel Foods also introduced the 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassadors, Shreyaa and Esha Venkat, founders of NEST4US, a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing volunteers worldwide to address societal issues and spark equitable solutions.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) ha annunciato la sua terza coorte di 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, riconoscendo giovani innovatori che lavorano per un sistema alimentare più trasparente, sicuro e sostenibile. I premiati visiteranno la sede globale di Hormel ad Austin, Minnesota, per connettersi con i leader dell'azienda e discutere come ampliare i loro progetti. Ogni Food Hero riceverà un finanziamento per sostenere le proprie iniziative.
La classe del 2024 include dieci individui straordinari di età compresa tra 10 e 18 anni provenienti da tutto gli Stati Uniti, ciascuno dei quali contribuisce in modo significativo a combattere la fame, ridurre gli sprechi alimentari e promuovere la sostenibilità alimentare. I loro progetti spaziano dalla creazione di organizzazioni no profit e dall'organizzazione di distribuzioni alimentari all'implementazione di sistemi di giardinaggio idroponico e all'eliminazione del debito scolastico per i pasti.
Hormel Foods ha anche presentato i 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassadors, Shreyaa ed Esha Venkat, fondatrici di NEST4US, un'organizzazione no profit dedicata a mobilitare volontari in tutto il mondo per affrontare questioni sociali e stimolare soluzioni equitative.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) ha anunciado su tercera cohorte de 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, reconociendo a jóvenes innovadores que trabajan hacia un sistema alimentario más transparente, seguro y sostenible. Los homenajeados visitarán la sede global de Hormel en Austin, Minnesota, para conectarse con los líderes de la empresa y discutir cómo escalar sus proyectos. Cada Food Hero recibirá una subvención financiera para apoyar sus iniciativas.
La clase de 2024 incluye a diez individuos notables de entre 10 y 18 años de todo Estados Unidos, cada uno haciendo contribuciones significativas para combatir el hambre, reducir el desperdicio de alimentos y promover la sostenibilidad alimentaria. Sus proyectos abarcan desde la fundación de organizaciones sin fines de lucro y la organización de distribuciones de alimentos hasta la implementación de sistemas de jardinería hidropónica y la eliminación de deudas por almuerzos escolares.
Hormel Foods también presentó a los 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassadors, Shreyaa y Esha Venkat, fundadoras de NEST4US, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a movilizar voluntarios en todo el mundo para abordar problemas sociales y generar soluciones equitativas.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL)가 10 Under 20 Food Heroes의 세 번째 기수를 발표하며, 투명하고 안전하며 지속 가능한 식품 시스템을 위해 노력하는 젊은 변화의 주역들을 인정했습니다. 수상자들은 미네소타주 오스틴에 있는 Hormel의 글로벌 본사를 방문하여 회사 리더들과 연결하고 프로젝트 확장에 대해 논의할 것입니다. 각 Food Hero는 자신의 이니셔티브를 지원하기 위한 재정 지원을 받게 됩니다.
2024년 클래스에는 미국 전역에서 10세에서 18세 사이의 10명의 뛰어난 개인이 포함되어 있으며, 이들은 각기 다른 방식으로 기아 퇴치, 식품 폐기물 감소 및 식품의 지속 가능성을 촉진하는 데 기여하고 있습니다. 그들의 프로젝트는 비영리 단체 설립, 식료품 분배 조직에서부터 수경 재배 시스템 구현 및 학생 점심 부채 없애기까지 다양합니다.
Hormel Foods는 또한 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassadors인 Shreyaa와 Esha Venkat를 소개했습니다. 이들은 사회 문제를 해결하고 공정한 솔루션을 촉진하기 위해 전 세계 자원봉사자 mobilizing을 목표로 하는 비영리 단체 NEST4US의 창립자입니다.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) a annoncé sa troisième cohorte des 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, reconnaissant de jeunes innovateurs travaillant pour un système alimentaire plus transparent, sûr et durable. Les lauréats visiteront le siège mondial de Hormel à Austin, Minnesota, pour se connecter avec les dirigeants de l'entreprise et discuter de l'extension de leurs projets. Chaque Food Hero recevra une subvention financière pour soutenir ses initiatives.
La promotion 2024 comprend dix individus remarquables âgés de 10 à 18 ans provenant de tout le pays, chacun apportant des contributions significatives pour lutter contre la faim, réduire le gaspillage alimentaire et promouvoir la durabilité alimentaire. Leurs projets vont de la création d'organisations à but non lucratif et de l'organisation de distributions alimentaires à la mise en œuvre de systèmes de jardinage hydroponique et à l'élimination de la dette scolaire liée aux repas.
Hormel Foods a également présenté les 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassadors, Shreyaa et Esha Venkat, fondatrices de NEST4US, une organisation à but non lucratif dédiée à mobiliser des bénévoles du monde entier pour aborder des problèmes sociaux et susciter des solutions équitables.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) hat seine dritte Kohorte der 10 Under 20 Food Heroes bekannt gegeben, um junge Veränderer zu würdigen, die sich für ein transparenteres, sichereres und nachhaltigeres Lebensmittelsystem einsetzen. Die Preisträger werden Hormels globale Hauptzentrale in Austin, Minnesota, besuchen, um sich mit den Unternehmensführern zu vernetzen und ihre Projekte weiterzuentwickeln. Jeder Food Hero erhält einen finanziellen Zuschuss zur Unterstützung seiner Initiativen.
Die Klasse von 2024 umfasst zehn bemerkenswerte Personen im Alter von 10 bis 18 Jahren aus den gesamten Vereinigten Staaten, die jeweils bedeutende Beiträge zur Bekämpfung von Hunger, zur Reduzierung von Lebensmittelverschwendung und zur Förderung der Lebensmittelsustainability leisten. Ihre Projekte reichen von der Gründung von gemeinnützigen Organisationen und der Organisation von Lebensmittelausgaben bis hin zur Implementierung von hydroponischen Gartensystemen und der Beseitigung von Schulden für Schülermittagessen.
Hormel Foods stellte auch die 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassadors vor, Shreyaa und Esha Venkat, die Gründerinnen von NEST4US, einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, die sich darauf spezialisiert hat, Freiwillige weltweit zu mobilisieren, um gesellschaftliche Probleme anzugehen und gerechte Lösungen zu fördern.
- Hormel Foods is supporting young changemakers in the food industry through grants and mentorship
- The program promotes innovation in food sustainability and security
- The initiative enhances Hormel's corporate social responsibility profile
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Young changemakers from across
"Our 10 Under 20 Food Heroes continue to inspire us," said Jeff Baker, group vice president of Retail Marketing at Hormel Foods. "These young people aren't waiting for a better world to appear on its own. They're out there making it happen, and we are amazed at what they've already accomplished at such young ages. Their work has already had an impact on their local communities and the world at large, and it is our sincere honor to recognize their efforts to bring about positive and meaningful change."
To recognize and celebrate these young changemakers, Hormel Foods will soon be hosting the group at its global headquarters in
"It's one of our favorite days of the year," Baker said. "Meeting the Food Heroes and hearing more about their projects, and their personal stories, it's always such an enlightening and inspiring experience for our entire team here at Hormel Foods. We are thrilled to be hosting yet another class of Food Heroes as we honor their incredible accomplishments."
Introducing, the 2024 class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes:
Aakash Suresh, 18 years old,
- Aakash serves as the vice chair and head of relations for the Junior Advisory Board of Joshua's Heart Foundation, a
Miami -based nonprofit dedicated to ending world hunger, founded by 2020 Food Hero, Joshua Williams. Aakash has been pivotal in organizing food distributions that have provided over 5 million meals to families in need. He also extends his humanitarian efforts internationally inIndia , helping establish a development school for children with physical and cognitive challenges, demonstrating his commitment to global community service.
Bella Eberhart, 12 years old,
- Bella has been giving back to her community since her first birthday, through "Parties with a Purpose," annual birthday celebrations benefitting local nonprofits. Over time, she took the lead on this now-annual tradition and expanded it to include her siblings and other holidays. Last year, Bella coordinated the first student-run community service club at her middle school, organizing a series of successful "serve together" opportunities. She led various initiatives including a school-based food drive, sorting non-perishable items at Palm Beach County Food Bank, gleaning fresh produce at a local farm with CROS Ministries, cooking for families at Quantum House and a food distribution day with Restoration Bridge International. Bella is currently in the process of founding "B3 Powerful," a nonprofit that will connect youth and families with service opportunities in their communities.
Colin Chu, 16 years old,
- Inspired by seeing nutritious meals being discarded at his school, Colin founded Homeless Heroes, a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about homelessness, increasing food sustainability and fostering an interconnected community. Colin strives to empower youth to engage in service work, inspiring the next generation to make a positive impact through meal packaging, food delivery and direct interaction with the unhoused. To date, the team at Homeless Heroes donates over 7,000 meals monthly to shelters and schools nationwide, has delivered over 135,000 meals and has reached more than 3,500 unhoused individuals.
Elaina Johnson, 10 years old,
- Elaina embodies compassion and generosity through dedicated efforts to combat hunger. The youngest winner in this year's Food Heroes class, Elaina teamed up with her grandmother to source and distribute food to those in need, starting with the unhoused in her hometown of
Denver . Then, as the city recently began receiving 50 new refugees daily, Elaina organized an effort at her school to raise money and supplies in support of these newcomers. She spends her own allowance on essential supplies for newly arrived refugees.
Emma Falkenmeyer, 18 years old,
- Emma established School Lunch Pals in 2023 to collect funds to eliminate student lunch debt at her high school, ensuring that no parent or student is made to shoulder this financial burden alone. Now, with her local district qualifying for the universal student breakfast and lunch program Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Emma's organization provides funds for students who previously qualified for free or reduced lunch to buy additional items not covered by CEP. Emma was recently honored with a Certificate of Merit from the
New York State Assembly for her impactful work.
Lauren Schroeder, 18 years old,
- While volunteering at a food shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic at age 14, Lauren noticed the lack of fresh vegetables in the donated groceries. A farm girl at heart, Lauren decided to address this gap with her own two hands, planting a half-acre of her family's farm with 15 different varieties of vegetables. In the past two years alone, she has donated over 7,000 pounds of homegrown produce to charitable causes. Lauren is aiming to bring that total to 20,000 pounds by the time she starts college in the fall of 2025.
Natalie Deitz, 13 years old,
- After having to overcome food anxiety due to a birth defect and attending a six-week inpatient feeding clinic, Natalie has since developed a passion for helping critically ill children. As a member of the all-youth board of advisors for We Cancerve, a nonprofit organization founded by 2020 Food Hero Grace Callwood, Natalie is committed to helping kids who are fighting difficult situations, like she had to. Natalie has prepared and delivered supplemental food kits for 100 youth in her local school system. She also led a craft project for pediatric oncology patients with the Cool Kids Campaign, delivered toys to pediatric patients and organized a shopping spree for homeless children.
Samantha Sandhaus, 18 years old,
- Samantha is committed to ensuring better nutritional access for all. A recent high school graduate from Central High School, she founded Feeding Philly as a sophomore. Led by students, this nationally recognized nonprofit organization serves 2,000 families in
North Philadelphia , engages over 4,500 student volunteers regionally and repurposes more than 2,500 pounds of food. Under her leadership, Feeding Philly has significantly expanded, leveraging mutual aid programs and educational workshops to combat food waste and food insecurity withinPhiladelphia's schools and communities.
Skai and Will Nzeuton, 18 and 16 years old,
- Skai started the Food Security Club at Stuyvesant High School after witnessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has since expanded the impact of this club alongside his brother, Will. Together, their efforts led to an entirely new organization, Food for All NYC, which works to redistribute fresh foods from schools, grocery stores and delis to those in need across
New York City . To date, Food for All NYC has rescued over 10,000 pounds of food, equating to 20,000 food items. The organization also has an app that connects local organizations to streamline food rescue operations.
Steven Hoffen, 16 years old,
- Steven's mission to educate, empower and help those in need through the power of hydroponics resulted in the founding of his nonprofit, Growing Peace Inc., which helps marginalized communities gain access to healthy produce through hydroponic gardening. He witnessed this firsthand during a visit to
Israel , where Arab and Jewish women collaborated on hydroponic gardening. Steven showcased the meaningful efforts of these women in his award-winning documentary film, "Growing Peace in theMiddle East ," which highlights the healing power of food, even in the face of cultural differences. Growing Peace has installed numerous hydroponic gardening systems in communities in need to help alleviate food insecurity in his local area, including the Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility and the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center.
The 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassador is another recognition dedicated to an established organization or person(s) making a significant positive impact addressing food insecurity. Ambassadors serve as an inspiration and mentor to our Food Heroes.
Meet our 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassadors:
Shreyaa and Esha Venkat, 21 and 18 years old,
- Shreyaa and Esha are the founders of NEST4US, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to making the world a better place through kindness. NEST4US mobilizes volunteers worldwide to advance progress on societal issues and spark equitable solutions. Inspired by their childhood volunteer experiences with their family, Shreyaa and Esha started NEST4US to connect others with volunteer opportunities locally and globally. Under their leadership, NEST4US has mobilized over 7,500 volunteers, impacting communities in over 30 countries across six continents. Through one of their five programs, NEST Nurtures, they tackle global hunger, poverty and food waste through feeding initiatives, food rescues and hunger-based service projects.
To learn more about the 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program, visit 10under20foodheroes.com.
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