Funding will enhance programs that help children eat healthier and stay active with the goal of reducing risk for chronic disease
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Hannaford Supermarkets announced a $1.3 million investment in programs that positively impact child health and wellness across New England and New York. The funding is the latest chapter of Hannaford’s “Eat Well, Be Well – A Path to Better Health” initiative, which paves the way for healthier futures by increasing access to nutritious foods.
The funding will enhance programs that help children eat healthier and stay active with the goal of reducing risk for chronic disease. The donations will be distributed to Full Plates Full Potential and Let’s Go! (Maine), New Hampshire Hunger Solutions, Regenerative Roots Association (New Hampshire), Cornell University (New York), Community Servings, and Project Bread (Massachusetts).
Nationally, almost 20% of children aged 2-19 are considered to have obesity, highlighting the growing need to address potential long-term health impacts and foster a healthier future for families.
Mike Vail, President at Hannaford Supermarkets, stated, ‘It’s essential we provide children with the right tools to develop healthy habits at an early age. We’re incredibly proud to support these meaningful programs, which will create positive, lasting impact on the lives of children in our communities.’
Full Plates Full Potential will utilize the grant to help schools across Maine provide fresh, nutritious meals, while Community Servings will expand its Food is Medicine Nutrition Program, catering to medically tailored meals for families in need.
The funding will also include $60,000 in gift cards to community partners to purchase healthy snacks, further supporting the initiative to enhance nutrition and well-being.
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