SANTA PAULA, CA - May is set to be one greatly impactful month, as Gill's Onions has made a monumental commitment. Aligning with Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) for its third annual "Double Your Impact Challenge," the supplier will be matching all donations up to $12,500.

"Teaching students about how food is grown and the benefits of eating locally produced fruits and vegetables is one way to improve the health of our kids," said Steve Gill, Gill's Onions President and SEEAG Board Member. "Once kids learn about the farming and harvesting process and the benefits of fresh produce, they get excited about eating a more healthy diet."

According to a press release, Gill's Onions is a long-time supporter of SEEAG's agricultural education programming that has reached over 60,000 elementary school students since its founding in 2008. All SEEAG programs are 100 percent cost-free to schools and students.

"The generosity of our friends at Gill's Onions means SEEAG will receive as much as $25,000 to support our Farm Lab program," said Mary Maranville, SEEAG's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Farm Lab is a combination of classroom learning and farm field trips where students learn all about the origins of their food, particularly locally grown food. The money raised will enable us to reach more students across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties."

The levels of giving translate to:

• $25 donation doubles to $50 – Print summer camp booklets for 100 students
• $50 donation doubles to $100 – Pack farm-fresh resource bags for 200 students
• $100 donation doubles to $200 – Send 200 students home with vegetable seedlings
• $250 donation doubles to $500 – Fill up the SEEAG van with gas for two weeks of summer camp travel
• $500 donation doubles to $1,000 – Provide fresh snacks and materials for 800 students
• $1,000 donation doubles to $2,000 – Covers the cost of six buses to bring students to Farm Lab

Donations can be made here. Don't miss the opportunity to play a vital role in the success and longevity of this incredibly important organization!

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