United Supermarkets and Cheez-It teamed up Jan. 15 to support the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative, presenting $10,000 to educators from across the South Plains region.
The CFP Foundation is the largest sports entity dedicated to inspiring and empowering teachers. United Supermarkets’ partnership aims to recognize teachers who have their students excited about school. The donation will be for various classroom projects through DonorsChoose.
United Supermarkets partners with Kellanova and its various brands throughout the year to give back to communities across Texas and New Mexico. The funds support everything from education and teachers to hunger.
“We are so thankful for the opportunity to work with Kellanova and its brands like Cheez-It to make a difference in our communities,” said Sidney Hopper, president of United Supermarkets.
“Supporting education by supporting our teachers is foundational to helping our communities thrive. We hope these funds allow teachers and students across the area to have success for many years to come.”
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This donation is part of the second iteration of a national partnership between Cheez-It and the CFP Foundation. Cheez-It is making an overall donation of $300,000 to the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative.
The schools that are receiving grants are: Alcove Trails Middle School, Capitol Elementary School, Frenship High School, Irons Middle School, Monterey High School, Olton High School, Slaton High School and Sudan Elementary School.
“Cheez-It is thrilled to partner with the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers to give back to educators who truly elevate the teaching profession,” said Cara Tragseiler, senior brand director of brand marketing for Cheez-It. “It’s an honor to give back to the people who have made such an indelible mark on their students and communities.”
This program is just one of the ways Kellanova and its brands are bringing its “Better Days Promise” strategy to life, which aims to create #BetterDays for four billion people by the end of 2030.
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