Touchdown! Cheez-It® increases donation to $300,000 for the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative
Cheez-It has increased its donation to the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative to $300,000, up $50,000 from last year. This partnership, part of Kellanova's Better Days Promise, aims to support educators nationwide. In 2023, the previous $250,000 donation funded 444 projects for 343 teachers at 175 schools, focusing on underfunded schools in Illinois and Michigan where at least 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. The initiative includes funding classroom projects through DonorsChoose and engaging college football student-athletes to honor educators.
Cheez-It ha aumentato la sua donazione all'iniziativa Extra Yard for Teachers della College Football Playoff Foundation a 300.000 dollari, un incremento di 50.000 dollari rispetto allo scorso anno. Questa partnership, parte della Better Days Promise di Kellanova, ha come obiettivo di supportare gli educatori in tutto il paese. Nel 2023, la precedente donazione di 250.000 dollari ha finanziato 444 progetti per 343 insegnanti in 175 scuole, concentrandosi su scuole sottofinanziate in Illinois e Michigan dove almeno il 50% degli studenti è idoneo per pranzi gratuiti o a prezzo ridotto. L'iniziativa prevede il finanziamento di progetti in aula attraverso DonorsChoose e il coinvolgimento di studenti-atleti di football universitario per onorare gli educatori.
Cheez-It ha aumentado su donación a la iniciativa Extra Yard for Teachers de la College Football Playoff Foundation a 300,000 dólares, un incremento de 50,000 dólares respecto al año pasado. Esta colaboración, que forma parte de la Better Days Promise de Kellanova, tiene como objetivo apoyar a educadores en todo el país. En 2023, la donación anterior de 250,000 dólares financió 444 proyectos para 343 maestros en 175 escuelas, enfocándose en escuelas con poco financiamiento en Illinois y Michigan, donde al menos el 50% de los estudiantes califica para almuerzos gratuitos o a precio reducido. La iniciativa incluye financiamiento de proyectos en el aula a través de DonorsChoose y la participación de estudiantes-atletas de fútbol universitario para honrar a los educadores.
Cheez-It는 College Football Playoff Foundation의 Extra Yard for Teachers 이니셔티브에 대한 기부를 30만 달러로 늘렸으며, 이는 작년보다 5만 달러 증가한 금액입니다. 이 파트너십은 Kellanova의 Better Days Promise의 일환으로, 전국의 교육자를 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 2023년에 이전의 25만 달러 기부는 일리노이와 미시간의 자금 지원이 부족한 학교 175곳에 있는 343명의 교사를 위한 444개의 프로젝트를 지원했습니다. 이들 학교에서는 학생의 50% 이상이 무료 또는 저렴한 가격의 점심을 받을 자격이 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 DonorsChoose를 통해 교실 프로젝트에 대한 자금을 지원하고, 교육자를 기리기 위해 대학 풋볼 학생 운동선수를 참여시킵니다.
Cheez-It a augmenté son don à l'initiative Extra Yard for Teachers de la College Football Playoff Foundation à 300 000 dollars, soit une hausse de 50 000 dollars par rapport à l'année dernière. Ce partenariat fait partie de la Better Days Promise de Kellanova, visant à soutenir les éducateurs à l'échelle nationale. En 2023, le don précédent de 250 000 dollars a financé 444 projets pour 343 enseignants dans 175 écoles, en se concentrant sur des écoles sous-financées dans l'Illinois et le Michigan, où au moins 50 % des étudiants ont droit à des repas gratuits ou à prix réduit. L'initiative inclut le financement de projets de classe via DonorsChoose et l'engagement d'étudiants-athlètes de football universitaire pour honorer les éducateurs.
Cheez-It hat seine Spende an die Extra Yard for Teachers-Initiative der College Football Playoff Foundation auf 300.000 Dollar erhöht, was einen Anstieg von 50.000 Dollar im Vergleich zum Vorjahr darstellt. Diese Partnerschaft ist Teil von Kellanovas Better Days Promise und hat zum Ziel, Pädagogen im ganzen Land zu unterstützen. Im Jahr 2023 finanzierte die vorherige Spende von 250.000 Dollar 444 Projekte für 343 Lehrer an 175 Schulen, wobei der Fokus auf unterfinanzierten Schulen in Illinois und Michigan lag, wo mindestens 50 % der Schüler Anspruch auf kostenlose oder ermäßigte Mittagsmahlzeiten haben. Die Initiative umfasst die Finanzierung von Klassenprojekten über DonorsChoose und die Einbindung von College-Football-Studenten-Athleten zur Ehrung der Pädagogen.
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Second year of partnership underscores Kellanova's commitment to creating #BetterDays for everyone
"Cheez-It is thrilled to once again partner with the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers to give back to educators who truly elevate the teaching profession," said Cara Tragseiler, Senior Brand Director for Cheez-It. "It's an honor to be able to give back to the people who have made such an indelible mark on their students and communities."
#BetterDays for communities across the country
Kellanova is committed to creating better days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 through its Better Days™ Promise, the company's social and environmental strategy. This ongoing partnership between Kellanova's iconic Cheez-It brand and the CFP Foundation, the largest sports entity dedicated to inspiring and empowering teachers, aims to recognize teachers across the country who have their students Feelin' The Cheeziest—or next level excited—about school.
"The CFP Foundation is honored to partner with our friends at Kellanova to support teachers across the country," said Britton Banowsky, Executive Director at the College Football Playoff Foundation. "Both of our organizations recognize that great teachers change lives and are vital to the success of every community. We look forward to seeing this partnership continue to make an impact well into the future."
During the 2023 college football season, Cheez-It's
Empowering teachers through sport
This year, Cheez-It has planned multiple surprises for teachers through various funding of classroom projects on DonorsChoose.
Additionally, Cheez-It and the CFP Foundation have engaged multiple college football student-athletes to express gratitude and share personal stories that honor educators and highlight their invaluable contributions.
Follow @CheezIt on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to keep up with the latest on how Cheez-It is showing up this college football season. To learn more about Kellanova's Better Days Promise commitments, click here.
About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and
At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at https://www.kellanova.com.
About the College Football Playoff Foundation
The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff and works in partnership with institutions of higher education, sports organizations, corporations and non-profits to support educators and improve student outcomes. The purpose of the CFP Foundation lies in supporting PK-12 education by elevating the teaching profession. The CFP Foundation inspires and empowers educators by focusing its work in four areas: recognition, resources, recruitment and retention, and professional development. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media.
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