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Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Awards $4 Million in Donations with Live In-Store Check Presentations at All 423 Sprouts Locations

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The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has awarded $4 million in donations to local schools and nonprofit organizations focused on nutrition, health, and wellness. On September 7, Sprouts Team Members in all 423 Sprouts locations nationwide presented live checks to local organizations in a coordinated same-day event.

The donations are part of the Foundation's annual grants program, funded partially by customer donations at checkout. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 and support programs such as school gardens, children's nutrition education, and community health initiatives. Since 2015, the Foundation has awarded over $25 million in grants, impacting an estimated 3 million children annually. Sprouts expects to more than double its grant programs in the coming year.

La Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation ha assegnato 4 milioni di dollari in donazioni a scuole locali e organizzazioni non profit focalizzate su nutrizione, salute e benessere. Il 7 settembre, i membri del team Sprouts in tutte le 423 sedi Sprouts a livello nazionale hanno presentato assegni dal vivo a organizzazioni locali in un evento coordinato nello stesso giorno.

Le donazioni fanno parte del programma annuale di sovvenzioni della Fondazione, finanziato parzialmente dalle donazioni dei clienti al checkout. Le sovvenzioni variano da 5.000 a 10.000 dollari e supportano programmi come giardini scolastici, educazione nutrizionale per bambini e iniziative per la salute della comunità. Dal 2015, la Fondazione ha assegnato oltre 25 milioni di dollari in sovvenzioni, impattando circa 3 milioni di bambini ogni anno. Sprouts prevede di raddoppiare i suoi programmi di sovvenzione nell'anno a venire.

La Fundación Sprouts Healthy Communities ha otorgado 4 millones de dólares en donaciones a escuelas locales y organizaciones sin fines de lucro centradas en la nutrición, la salud y el bienestar. El 7 de septiembre, los miembros del equipo de Sprouts en todas las 423 ubicaciones de Sprouts en todo el país presentaron cheques en vivo a organizaciones locales en un evento coordinado el mismo día.

Las donaciones son parte del programa anual de subvenciones de la Fundación, financiado parcialmente por donaciones de los clientes en el momento de la compra. Las subvenciones varían de 5,000 a 10,000 dólares y apoyan programas como jardines escolares, educación nutricional para niños e iniciativas de salud comunitaria. Desde 2015, la Fundación ha otorgado más de 25 millones de dólares en subvenciones, impactando a aproximadamente 3 millones de niños anualmente. Sprouts espera más que duplicar sus programas de subvenciones en el próximo año.

스프라우츠 건강 커뮤니티 재단은 영양, 건강 및 웰빙에 중점을 둔 지역 학교 및 비영리 조직에 400만 달러의 기부금을 수여했습니다. 스프라우츠의 모든 423개 지점의 팀원들은 9월 7일 전국적으로 지역 조직에 실시간으로 수표를 전달하며 같은 날에 진행되는 이벤트를 진행했습니다.

이 기부금은 고객의 결제 시 기부금 일부로 자금이 지원되는 재단의 연간 보조금 프로그램의 일환입니다. 보조금은 5,000달러에서 10,000달러까지 다양하며, 학교 정원, 아동 영양 교육 및 지역 사회 건강 이니셔티브와 같은 프로그램을 지원합니다. 2015년 이후로 이 재단은 2,500만 달러 이상의 보조금을 수여해 매년 약 300만 아동에게 영향을 미치고 있습니다. 스프라우츠는 다가오는 해에 보조금 프로그램을 두 배 이상 늘릴 것으로 기대하고 있습니다.

La Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation a attribué 4 millions de dollars en dons aux écoles locales et aux organisations à but non lucratif axées sur la nutrition, la santé et le bien-être. Le 7 septembre, les membres de l'équipe Sprouts dans toutes les 423 localités Sprouts du pays ont présenté des chèques en direct à des organisations locales lors d'un événement coordonné le même jour.

Les dons font partie du programme annuel de subventions de la Fondation, financé en partie par les dons des clients au moment du passage en caisse. Les subventions varient de 5 000 à 10 000 dollars et soutiennent des programmes tels que les jardins scolaires, l'éducation nutritionnelle des enfants et les initiatives de santé communautaire. Depuis 2015, la Fondation a accordé plus de 25 millions de dollars en subventions, impactant environ 3 millions d'enfants chaque année. Sprouts prévoit de plus que doubler ses programmes de subvention l'année prochaine.

Die Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation hat 4 Millionen Dollar an Spenden an lokale Schulen und gemeinnützige Organisationen vergeben, die sich auf Ernährung, Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden konzentrieren. Am 7. September überreichten Teammitglieder von Sprouts in allen 423 Sprouts Standorten landesweit vor Ort Schecks an lokale Organisationen in einer koordinierten Veranstaltung am gleichen Tag.

Die Spenden sind Teil des jährlichen Förderprogramms der Stiftung, das teilweise durch Kundenspenden an der Kasse finanziert wird. Die Förderungen reichen von 5.000 bis 10.000 Dollar und unterstützen Programme wie Schulgärten, Ernährungserziehung für Kinder und Gesundheitsinitiativen in der Gemeinde. Seit 2015 hat die Stiftung über 25 Millionen Dollar an Förderungen vergeben, was schätzungsweise 3 Millionen Kinder jährlich beeinflusst. Sprouts erwartet, die Förderprogramme im kommenden Jahr mehr als zu verdoppeln.

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  • Customer engagement through donation collection at checkout
  • Over $25 million in grants awarded since 2015
  • Impacting an estimated 3 million children annually
  • Plans to more than double grant programs in the coming year
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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Saturday, September 7, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation awarded $4 million to neighborhood elementary schools and local nonprofit agencies focused on nutrition, health, and wellness. Sprouts Team Members in all 423 Sprouts locations nationwide presented live checks to the local organizations in a coordinated same-day event.

Sprouts Store #646 in Apopka, Florida donates <money>$5,000 t</money>o Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. (Photo: Business Wire)

Sprouts Store #646 in Apopka, Florida donates $5,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Many of the organizations that received support from our Foundation were nominated by our store Team Members, bringing our value of caring for our communities to life in a very real way,” said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.

The donations presented in store are part of the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation’s annual grants program. Grants are funded in part by donations collected from customers during the checkout process, where guests are given the opportunity to round up their purchase to support local children’s nutrition education programs.

Each of the grants will provide organizations with $5,000 to $10,000 in funding. The grant categories include:

  • Sprouting School Gardens – Funding for new or existing school-based gardening programs that provide students with hands-on learning opportunities that bring nutrition education to life for students
  • Growing Healthy Kids – Funding for community-based programs focused on children’s nutrition access, nutrition education, and health and wellness
  • Wellness Across the Lifespan – Funding for community-based programs focused on adult health and wellness

“We are thrilled to partner with so many incredible grassroots organizations and schools that share our commitment to helping children and adults live healthier lives,” said Lyndsey Waugh, executive director of the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.

Since 2015, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has awarded over $25 million in grants to organizations that are working on the front lines of nutrition education and wellness. An estimated 3 million children participate in programs supported by the Foundation each year and Sprouts expects to more than double its grant programs in the year ahead.

For more information on the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation visit www.sprouts.com/about/sprouts-foundation/

About Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

True to its farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspires wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with purpose-driven people. The healthy grocer continues to bring the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free. Headquartered in Phoenix, and one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, Sprouts employs approximately 32,000 team members and more than 415 stores in 23 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts, and the good it brings communities, visit about.sprouts.com.

media@sprouts.com

Source: Sprouts Farmers Market

FAQ

How much did Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation donate in 2024?

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation awarded $4 million in donations to neighborhood elementary schools and local nonprofit agencies focused on nutrition, health, and wellness in 2024.

How many Sprouts locations participated in the check presentation event?

All 423 Sprouts locations nationwide participated in the coordinated same-day event, presenting live checks to local organizations.

What is the range of grant amounts awarded by Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation?

The grants awarded by Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation range from $5,000 to $10,000 in funding for each organization.

How are the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation grants funded?

The grants are funded in part by donations collected from customers during the checkout process, where guests can round up their purchase to support local children's nutrition education programs.

How many children are estimated to participate in programs supported by the Sprouts Foundation annually?

An estimated 3 million children participate in programs supported by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation each year.

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