Produce for Kids Raises Funds with Meijer to Bring Jump with Jill to Midwest School Children
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Produce for Kids' Jump with Jill campaign is making the Midwestern rounds thanks to help from Meijer. The organization’s rock & roll nutrition show will make its way to 25 schools this fall throughout Grand Chute, WI; Howard, WI; Valparaiso, IN; and Warren, MI with the funds that participating produce suppliers raised during the spring of 2018.
“Our partnership with Produce for Kids allows us to better educate our customers about the importance of making healthy food choices," Meijer Community Partnerships and Giving Senior Director Cathy Cooper shared. “We’re extending the reach of Meijer Health and Wellness initiatives by supporting Jump with Jill and its mission to educate kids about good nutrition.”
Jump with Jill was created by a Registered Dietitian and musician, and the Emmy-nominated nutrition education program is now in its 11th year. The program creates nutrition education songs that are upbeat for students to dance to and engage with topics related to health. After attending the Jump with Jill assemblies, students feel empowered to eat better, according to a press release.
Produce for Kids offers easy, fun, and inspiring recipes that use Meijer’s vast array of fresh fruits and vegetables. Participating suppliers include Wonderful, Honeybear Brands, SUNSET, Grower Direct, RealSweet, Marzetti, Dole, Well-Pict Berries, and Green Giant Fresh.
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