Del Monte Foods and Alliance for a Healthier Generation Nourish the Well-Being of Youth and Communities This Holiday Season

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., November 21, 2022/3BL Media/ - This holiday season, Del Monte Foods, Inc. and Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation) are advancing their joint initiative “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” to support the well-being of youth and communities across the U.S by launching virtual resources and content that foster wellness and connections through mealtimes. The holiday-themed site offers family-friendly recipes that make nutritious meals accessible, affordable and approachable with a fun spin on some holiday classics. Together, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation are supporting the gift of joy during meals this holiday season.

“In partnership with Healthier Generation, we’re excited this holiday season to celebrate and foster connections through mealtimes,” said Bibie Wu, Chief Marketing Officer at Del Monte Foods. “With how-to videos and simple recipe cards, we’re making it easy for kids to get involved in preparing meals — for the holidays and year-round — all with the goal of promoting overall well-being.”

In September 2022, Del Monte Foods announced that it is committing $5 million over the next ten years to nourish the physical, mental and social-emotional well-being of youth and communities across the U.S. This commitment is in support of the company's Growers of Good™ purpose to grow a healthier and more hopeful tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.

Together, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation have committed to reaching 7.5 million students and their families by providing holistic nutrition education, resources, and content to 10,000 schools. The partnership seeks to improve health equity and redefine total health and wellness in the United States with direct-to-family and direct-to-school support to increase food and nutrition access.

The holiday campaign is just the latest effort by the two organizations to redefine health and wellness. In addition to nourishing the body, mealtime gatherings can build children’s social skills, boost confidence, and increase feelings of happiness. Meals are also an opportunity to share and strengthen traditions - from family favorite foods to time-honored dishes to the ways in which families gather.

"There is a growing need for more resources to support family nutrition and wellness amid the staggering effects of historic health inequities,” said Kathy Higgins, CEO of Healthier Generation. “Bringing families and loved ones together this holiday season to share in the creation of nutritious and fun dishes can have an important and lasting impact on the overall well-being of youth and families. We’re thrilled to partner with Del Monte Foods in this effort and to bring even more resources to communities through our partnership.”

About Del Monte Foods
For more than 135 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth's goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we're always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, Joyba™, Kitchen Basics®, and S&W®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow.

Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information about Del Monte Foods and our products, please visit www.delmontefoods.com or www.delmonte.com.

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