CHESTERFIELD, Va., Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sabra
Dipping Company, America's largest hummus manufacturer, is
conducting a day of service with Richmond's George Wythe High School as part of
its long-term initiative called "Plants with a Purpose," a
community engagement mission dedicated to helping alleviate the
impact of Food Deserts in the U.S.
"The George Wythe family is extremely excited to have Renew
Richmond and Sabra Dipping Company come in and provide
collaborative opportunities for our students and staff," said GWHS
principal Reva Green.
"There is no better way to broaden Sabra's Plants with a
Purpose into the community than with Wythe's dedicated staff and students," said
managing director of new business Tracy
Luckow. "The Sabra team is eager to work alongside the
George Wythe High School students and learn about the
transformative power of urban gardening in increasing consumption
of fresh fruits and vegetables."
During the service day volunteers from Sabra and Renew Richmond
will work with students at George Wythe High School to expand and
enhance the garden area in the school's
central courtyard. Activities include:
- Installing garden towers
- Planting fall crops
- Education about soil preparation, fall crop care, watering,
tower gardening, etc.
- Planting perennials as beautification enhancements for the
garden
Sabra is dedicated to introducing fresh new ways of eating and
connecting. Last month, the Company launched its Plants with a
Purpose pilot program in VA with an organic employee work-share
garden on site at its LEED Gold certified hummus-manufacturing
facility where the company employs more than 600 professionals. In
comparison to areas of similar size, shockingly, Richmond has
been described as the largest Food Desert in the country.
Food Deserts, as defined by the USDA, are neighborhoods and
towns without ready access to fresh, healthy, affordable food
(specifically fruits and vegetables). It is estimated that
more than 23 million Americans live in impacted areas.
Sabra is one of the first companies in the U.S. to make this the
sole focus of its CSR efforts and is setting a goal to be a
corporate leader and catalyst to bring more attention and
dedication to the cause. To launch the effort, Sabra has been
collaborating with Renew Richmond, a non-profit dedicated to urban
agriculture in underserved local communities in the region.
Sabra 'Plants with a Purpose' Guiding
Goals:
- Increase awareness around the issue of Food Deserts
- Drive results by engaging with and educating the community,
partnering with NGOs and non-profits emphasizing community-driven
solutions
- Support environmentally and economically sustainable solutions
to increase produce consumption
- Provide peer-driven nutritional and culinary workshops in
target communities
- Collaborate with health agencies and other private entities
seeking to address the issue
- Expand the program each year
About Sabra Dipping Company, LLC
Sabra Dipping
Company, LLC is the leader in the refrigerated dips and spreads
category and producer of America's top-selling hummus. Sabra's
award-winning products offer consumers fresh new ways of eating and
connecting and include more than a dozen flavors of hummus and a
wide range of refrigerated dips and spreads including salsa,
guacamole and Greek yogurt dip. Sabra's range of offerings
includes items that are non-GMO, vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher
and vegan and can be found nationwide in club stores, supermarkets,
specialty retailers and through food service. Sabra
operates a gold LEED certified factory in Virginia. Find Sabra at www.sabra.com,
www.facebook.com/sabra and @Sabra on Twitter and Instagram.
Sabra Dipping Company was formed as a U.S./Canadian joint
venture between Strauss Group and PepsiCo. The Sabra joint venture
draws on both Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, and Strauss Group's
expertise to continue building this growing business.
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