Kellogg, Meijer celebrate young Black farmers making an impact in Michigan
For a fifth year, Kellogg's "Rooted in the Midwest" campaign supports, encourages and recognizes farmers in the region through donations and employee volunteering
This year's campaign, which launched in Meijer stores and online at the end of July, featured two organizations led by young Black farmers:
- Sunlight Gardens, in
Battle Creek, Mich. : Devon Wilson's urban farm is the culmination of his tireless passion, hard-earned experience, and mission to build up and serve underrepresented communities. - Zoo City Farm & Food Network,
Kalamazoo, Mich. : Remi Harrington's small-scale farming initiative helps give members of urban communities a place to grow and expand their opportunities.
As deep-rooted Midwest companies, Kellogg and Meijer are committed to supporting young farmers in southwest
"As part of our Better Days Promise strategy to advance sustainable and equitable access to food, Kellogg proudly supports young farmers in an effort to put food on the table and supports their efforts to grow fresh, local foods," says Amy Davis, VP, Sales Accounts, Kellogg Company. "We partner with Meijer not only as good neighbors in our home of
Earlier this year, Kellogg and Meijer announced a partnership with The National Young Farmers Coalition, providing funding to support their work to shift power to, and equitably resource, the next generation of working farmers, particularly farmers of color.
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2022 were over
About Meijer
Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 262 supercenters and grocery stores throughout
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