Rallying "Super" Support to Tackle Child Hunger: Fueling Louisiana Students to Victory!
GENYOUth launched 'Super School Meals', a statewide initiative providing nutrition equipment grants to 59+ Louisiana schools to facilitate Grab and Go school meals. The program, supported by NOLA Public Schools, New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, and corporate sponsors including PepsiCo Foundation, aims to increase access to approximately 9 million school meals annually, benefiting over 32,000 students throughout Louisiana. The initiative addresses critical child hunger issues in Louisiana, where 1 in 4 children lives in food insecurity compared to 1 in 5 nationally. Schools will receive equipment packages including mobile meal carts and milk coolers, along with NFL FLAG-In-School kits to promote physical activity.
GENYOUth ha lanciato 'Super School Meals', un'iniziativa a livello statale che fornisce sovvenzioni per attrezzature nutrizionali a oltre 59 scuole della Louisiana per facilitare i pasti scolastici Grab and Go. Il programma, supportato da NOLA Public Schools, dal Comitato Ospitante del Super Bowl di New Orleans e da sponsor aziendali come PepsiCo Foundation, mira ad aumentare l'accesso a circa 9 milioni di pasti scolastici all'anno, beneficiando oltre 32.000 studenti in tutta la Louisiana. L'iniziativa affronta problemi critici di fame infantile in Louisiana, dove 1 bambino su 4 vive in insicurezza alimentare rispetto a 1 su 5 a livello nazionale. Le scuole riceveranno pacchetti di attrezzature che includono carrelli mobili per pasti e frigoriferi per il latte, insieme a kit NFL FLAG-In-School per promuovere l'attività fisica.
GENYOUth lanzó 'Super School Meals', una iniciativa estatal que proporciona subvenciones para equipos de nutrición a más de 59 escuelas de Louisiana para facilitar las comidas escolares Grab and Go. El programa, apoyado por NOLA Public Schools, el Comité Anfitrión del Super Bowl de Nueva Orleans y patrocinadores corporativos como PepsiCo Foundation, tiene como objetivo aumentar el acceso a aproximadamente 9 millones de comidas escolares anuales, beneficiando a más de 32,000 estudiantes en toda Louisiana. La iniciativa aborda problemas críticos de hambre infantil en Louisiana, donde 1 de cada 4 niños vive en inseguridad alimentaria en comparación con 1 de cada 5 a nivel nacional. Las escuelas recibirán paquetes de equipos que incluyen carros móviles para comidas y refrigeradores de leche, junto con kits NFL FLAG-In-School para promover la actividad física.
GENYOUth는 'Super School Meals'를 출시했습니다. 이는 루이지애나의 59개 이상의 학교에 Grab and Go 학교 급식을 촉진하기 위한 영양 장비 보조금을 제공하는 주 전역의 이니셔티브입니다. 이 프로그램은 NOLA 공립학교, 뉴올리언스 슈퍼볼 주최 위원회와 PepsiCo Foundation을 포함한 기업 후원자들의 지원을 받으며, 매년 약 900만 개의 학교 급식 접근성을 높이고 3만 2000명 이상의 학생들에게 혜택을 주는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 루이지애나에서 4명의 어린이 중 1명이 음식 불안정 상태에 있는 심각한 아동 기아 문제를 다루고 있으며, 이는 전국적으로 5명 중 1명에 해당합니다. 학교는 이동식 급식 카트와 우유 냉장고를 포함한 장비 패키지를 받을 예정이며, 신체 활동을 촉진하기 위해 NFL FLAG-In-School 키트도 함께 제공됩니다.
GENYOUth a lancé 'Super School Meals', une initiative à l'échelle de l'État qui fournit des subventions pour du matériel nutritionnel à plus de 59 écoles de Louisiane afin de faciliter les repas scolaires Grab and Go. Le programme, soutenu par NOLA Public Schools, le Comité Hôte du Super Bowl de La Nouvelle-Orléans et des sponsors d'entreprise tels que PepsiCo Foundation, vise à augmenter l'accès à environ 9 millions de repas scolaires par an, bénéficiant à plus de 32 000 étudiants à travers la Louisiane. L'initiative répond à des problèmes critiques de faim chez les enfants en Louisiane, où 1 enfant sur 4 vit dans l'insécurité alimentaire, contre 1 sur 5 au niveau national. Les écoles recevront des paquets d'équipement incluant des chariots mobiles pour les repas et des réfrigérateurs à lait, ainsi que des kits NFL FLAG-In-School pour promouvoir l'activité physique.
GENYOUth hat 'Super School Meals' ins Leben gerufen, eine landesweite Initiative, die 59+ Schulen in Louisiana Zuschüsse für Ernährungsausrüstung bereitstellt, um Grab and Go-Schulmahlzeiten zu erleichtern. Das Programm wird von NOLA Public Schools, dem Gastgeberkomitee für den Super Bowl in New Orleans und Unternehmenssponsoren wie PepsiCo Foundation unterstützt und zielt darauf ab, den Zugang zu rund 9 Millionen Schulmahlzeiten jährlich zu erhöhen, was über 32.000 Schülern in ganz Louisiana zugute kommt. Die Initiative geht auf kritische Probleme von Kinderhungersnot in Louisiana ein, wo 1 von 4 Kindern in Lebensmittelunsicherheit lebt, während es national 1 von 5 ist. Schulen werden Ausrüstungspakete erhalten, die mobile Mahlzeitentrolle und Milch-Kühler enthalten, zusammen mit NFL FLAG-In-School-Kits zur Förderung der körperlichen Aktivität.
- Initiative will increase access to 9 million school meals annually
- Program will benefit over 32,000 students in Louisiana
- Equipment grants provided to 59+ schools to improve meal distribution
- Louisiana's child poverty rate ranks 49th out of 50 states
- State's median household income ranks 48th nationally
- 91.9% of Louisiana students require free or reduced-price meals
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This initiative represents a significant corporate social responsibility effort by PepsiCo and its subsidiaries, partnering with GENYOUth to address child hunger in Louisiana. The program's scope is substantial, targeting 59+ schools and potentially impacting 32,000 students with access to approximately
While this demonstrates PepsiCo's commitment to social causes and could enhance brand reputation, the direct financial impact on PepsiCo's business operations is minimal. The initiative, though meaningful for communities, likely represents a small portion of PepsiCo's overall
GENYOUth, NOLA Public Schools, New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, and Purpose-minded Organizations Launch Super School Meals, a High Impact Statewide Initiative to Help End Student Hunger Among Louisiana Youth
Super School Meals kicked off today at Benjamin Franklin High School in
"Research shows that school meals are the healthiest meals children receive, providing essential nutrition from foods including milk/dairy, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins to support their growth, wellbeing, and academic performance. It is crucial that we support school nutrition programs by providing the equipment and resources proven to increase equitable access to healthy meals, especially for the students who need them most. More than 30 million students across the country rely on school meals for a significant portion of their daily nutrition," said Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D., CEO of GENYOUth.
Krautheim highlights that child hunger in
- 1 in 4 Louisiana children lives in food insecurity¹ compared with 1 in 5 nationally.
Louisiana's child poverty rate is27% , ranking 49th out of the 50 states².- Median household income in the state ranks 48th out of the 50 states².
- The percentage of free or reduced-price students participating in daily school meals in
Louisiana is91.9% , with the number increasing32.6% over the past 10 years.²
"Alternative school meal delivery models, like using Grab and Go equipment, can help make nutrition operations more easeful and are proven to increase school meal participation. It is awesome to be at Benjamin Franklin High School today to celebrate the launch of Super School Meals. I appreciate the work that GENYOUth and purpose-driven organizations are doing to advance nutrition security for students, and honor NOLA Public Schools for working every day to ensure all students are well-nourished and set up to thrive," said Sakeenah Shabazz, Senior Policy Advisor at the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
"We are excited to host the Super School Meals program kickoff in our school district. When the community comes together on behalf of our children, we remove barriers and ensure they get the nutrition they need so they can remain healthy and focused so that they can succeed academically and beyond," said NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams. "Thank you to GENYOUth and purpose-driven organizations for their continued commitment to our scholars' health supporting their overall wellbeing."
"Super School Meals is a critical part of the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee's goal of driving lasting social and economic impact across our local communities," said Jay Cicero, CEO, New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee and Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. "With the support of Entergy as our community impact partner, we are proud to collaborate with GENYOUth to tackle food insecurity and deliver the equipment and resources
"Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation are committed to providing high-need school districts with equitable access to nutritious foods and other critical resources as a way to address food insecurity," said C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo Foundation, and Global Head of Social Impact at PepsiCo. "Nutritious food can positively impact children's physical health, cognitive development, and educational outcomes leading to a healthier future for these children and creating lasting change. Through strategic partnerships and programs, we seek to tackle global challenges and do the most good for the most people in our communities. We strive for tangible impact in the places where we live and work."
"As a restaurant company, we recognize the power of food – because if a student is hungry, they can't unlock their full potential. Our commitment to student health and wellness is reflected in our Domino's Smart Slice Pizza, a delicious and nutritious meal that is served in schools across America," said Joe
"Amazon Access is committed to reducing barriers for lower-income individuals to access what they need to live healthy lives," said Nancy Dalton, Director, Amazon Access. "We believe everyone should have access to healthy food, and your ability to access food should not be dictated by where you live. We are proud to team up with GENYOUth to ensure students in high-need
"Super School Meals reflects the long-standing commitment of dairy farmers to the health and well-being of
"I am proud to support Super School Meals in
Super School meals will roll out in the coming months, leading up to Super Bowl LIX and its premier purpose-driven culinary event, Taste of the NFL, on Saturday, February 8, 2024, of which GENYOUth is the charitable partner. Net proceeds raised from Taste of the NFL will benefit schools in
For more information on Taste of the NFL, visit TasteoftheNFL.com.
To help GENYOUth end student hunger, visit GENYOUthNow.org/donate.
¹ Feeding America
² FRAC Resource Library
About GENYOUth
GENYOUth is a 501c3 national nonprofit dedicated to helping school children thrive by living a well-nourished and physically active life. A catalyst for youth health and wellness, GENYOUth has supported over 77,000
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About USDA Food and Nutrition Service
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service works to end hunger and improve food and nutrition security through a suite of 16 nutrition assistance programs, such as the school breakfast and lunch programs, WIC and SNAP. Together, these programs serve 1 in 4 Americans over the course of a year, promoting consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, and affordable food essential to optimal health and well-being. FNS also provides science-based nutrition recommendations through the co-development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. FNS's report, "Leveraging the White House Conference to Promote and Elevate Nutrition Security: The Role of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service," highlights ways the agency will support the Biden-Harris Administration's National Strategy, released in conjunction with the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in September 2022. To learn more about FNS, visit www.fns.usda.gov and follow @USDANutrition.
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The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, invests in the essential elements of a sustainable food system with a mission to support thriving communities. Working with non-profits and experts around the globe, we're focused on helping communities obtain access to food security, safe water and economic opportunity. We strive for tangible impact in the places where we live and work—collaborating with industry peers, local and international organizations, and our employees to affect large-scale change on the issues that matter to us and are of global importance. Learn more at www.pepsicofoundation.com.
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Amazon Access is a one-stop-shop for customers to explore programs, discounts, and features that make shopping on Amazon even easier and more affordable like payment with SNAP EBT, Access Discounts, and Prime Access – Amazon's discounted Prime membership program for recipients of qualifying government assistance programs. Grounded in convenience equity, Amazon Access strives to reduce barriers for lower income individuals to access what they need to live healthy lives. Visit amazon.com/access to learn more.
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The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is at the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the triggers of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia. The Center conducts basic, clinical, and population research, and is a campus of the LSU System.
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