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Dairy Council of California Awards over $45,000 in Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grants

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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Grants advance Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative, engaging nutrition champions to support equitable access to science-based nutrition education.

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Grants advance Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative, engaging nutrition champions to support equitable access to science-based nutrition education.
Funds also support food and agricultural literacy and help make healthy, wholesome foods, including milk and dairy foods, more accessible for local California communities.
Awardees include:
“I have been a long-time fan of both the Dairy Council and Let's Eat Healthy, utilizing their online resources to help educate families and young children on the benefits of good nutrition.
“The Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant provides our students with the essential knowledge and tools for a healthier future.

Dairy Council of California Releases Culturally Responsive Nutrition Resource Available to the African American Community

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Friday, February 9, 2024

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for African American families.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for African American families.
Dairy Council of California served as lead consultant to coordinate development of the critical resource, collaborating with University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and its physician training program Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black and Caribbean.
Boston Organization of Nutritionists and Dietitians of Color, a professional organization devoted to increasing the number of African American and Afro-Caribbean nutritionists and dietitians and providing nutrition education in the community, also collaborated on the resource.
This resource provides an actionable way to better reach families with culturally tailored resources that are relevant and relatable.

Dairy Council of California Announces the Appointment of Four New Board Members

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, proudly announces four new board members, all distinguished figures in the dairy industry:

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, proudly announces four new board members, all distinguished figures in the dairy industry:
Leyendekker states, “Alongside my fellow new board members, I'm excited to join the Dairy Council of California and be a part of a great team working to educate California about the nutritious properties of dairy milk.”
All of Dairy Council of California’s new board members have familial connections to the dairy community that span generations.
Their experience provides unique and valuable insight into challenges and opportunities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Laura Bosch, Justin Leyendekker, Michael Oosten and Pauline Tjaarda to Dairy Council of California's board of directors,” says Amy DeLisio, CEO of Dairy Council of California.
In addition to the four new board members, there were also four board reappointments representing dairy processors:
Stacy Heaton: Director of Communications for California Dairies Inc.
Board members are elected for three-year terms and are approved by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

With California Dairy Community Support, Dairy Council of California to Continue Its Longstanding Tradition of Nutrition Education and Advocacy

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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A recent California Department of Food and Agriculture public continuation hearing served as a vital platform for the dairy community and the broader public to express their support for Dairy Council of California's ongoing work.

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A recent California Department of Food and Agriculture public continuation hearing served as a vital platform for the dairy community and the broader public to express their support for Dairy Council of California's ongoing work.
With a legacy spanning over a century, Dairy Council of California has consistently demonstrated commitment to elevating the health of children, families and communities.
“We are immensely proud of the overwhelming support we have received during the recent CDFA public hearing,” said Amy DeLisio, CEO of Dairy Council of California.
John Dolan, Chairman of Dairy Council of California and Owner of Driftwood Dairy explains further, “Dairy Council of California continues to be a key part of our mission to not only produce milk and dairy foods, but to support nutrition education in schools and community settings.

City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy RC Initiative Receives $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant From Dairy Council of California

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Friday, May 5, 2023

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, has awarded a $5,000 community grant to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy RC initiative.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, has awarded a $5,000 community grant to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy RC initiative.
Community grants advance the activation of Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy initiative, engaging Let’s Eat Healthy champions to support equitable access to science-based nutrition education, as well as food and agricultural literacy that encompasses the role of dairy in sustainable food systems.
Funds also help make healthy, wholesome foods, including milk and dairy foods, more accessible for local California communities.
Dairy Council of California CEO Amy DeLisio explains further: “The $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant is an impactful tool for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Healthy RC initiative to engage with youth in the community.

North Valley Military Institute of Los Angeles Receives $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant from Dairy Council of California

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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This program is designed to support students and families to foster healthy eating while representing the culture and diversity of traditional foods.

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This program is designed to support students and families to foster healthy eating while representing the culture and diversity of traditional foods.
“North Valley Military Institute is overjoyed to have been selected as a recipient for funding to participate in the Cooking With Families: A Creative Twist on Familiar Foods video.
The grants advance activation of Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy initiative, engaging Let’s Eat Healthy champions to support equitable access to science-based nutrition education, as well as food and agricultural literacy that encompasses the role of dairy in sustainable food systems.
Funds also help make healthy, wholesome foods, including milk and dairy, more accessible for local California communities.

Dairy Council of California Awards $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant to Orange County’s Centennial Farm

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, has awarded a $5,000 community grant to Centennial Farm in Orange County, California, to enhance the farm’s community-based agriculture, literacy and nutrition programs.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, has awarded a $5,000 community grant to Centennial Farm in Orange County, California, to enhance the farm’s community-based agriculture, literacy and nutrition programs.
“The Orange County Fair and Event Center’s Centennial Farm is excited to have been selected as a recipient of the Dairy Council’s Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant.
Grants advance activation of Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy initiative, engaging Let’s Eat Healthy champions to support equitable access to science-based nutrition education, as well as food and agricultural literacy that encompasses the role of dairy in sustainable food systems.
Funds also help make healthy, wholesome foods, including milk and dairy, more accessible for local California communities.

Super Bowl LVII's Mission 57: End Student Hunger Completes 57-School Effort to Tackle Youth Food Insecurity in Arizona

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Today's grant marks the completion of Mission 57: End Student Hunger, a community initiative aligned with Super Bowl LVII which has – through additional support provided by BHHS Legacy Foundation, Fiesta Bowl Charities, Fry's Food Stores, and the ISA Foundation -- provided a total of 57 equipment packages to help tackle food insecurity and increase physical activity in high-need Arizona schools. Nearly one in five² children in Arizona are living in food insecurity yet the state ranks in the bottom half of all states in school breakfast participation³.

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Today's grant marks the completion of Mission 57: End Student Hunger, a community initiative aligned with Super Bowl LVII which has – through additional support provided by BHHS Legacy Foundation, Fiesta Bowl Charities, Fry's Food Stores, and the ISA Foundation -- provided a total of 57 equipment packages to help tackle food insecurity and increase physical activity in high-need Arizona schools.
Nearly one in five² children in Arizona are living in food insecurity yet the state ranks in the bottom half of all states in school breakfast participation³.
All totaled, Mission 57 will provide access to over 8.5 million school meals among 31,000 Arizona students.
For more information on Mission 57: End Student Hunger and to purchase tickets to Taste of the NFL, visit GENOUthNow.org and TasteoftheNFL.com .

Super Bowl LVII's Mission 57: End Student Hunger Initiative Builds Momentum in Tucson and Casa Grande

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As excitement continues to grow for Super Bowl LVII, GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to create healthier school communities, announced today a major expansion of its Super Bowl LVII Mission 57: End Student Hunger community initiative. With the support of purpose-minded partners, including Frito-Lay North America, The Quaker Oats Company, and the PepsiCo Foundation, in collaboration with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and the Dairy Council of Arizona, Grab and Go meal equipment and NFL FLAG-In-Schools kits are being donated to a total of 20 schools in the Tucson Unified and Casa Grande Elementary School Districts.

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TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As excitement continues to grow for Super Bowl LVII, GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to create healthier school communities, announced today a major expansion of its Super Bowl LVII Mission 57: End Student Hunger community initiative.
"We are grateful for the ongoing support of Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation in providing critical funding for school nutrition equipment in Tucson Unified and Casa Grande Elementary school districts.
"I am proud to be supporting Mission 57: End Student Hunger in Arizona and participating in today's school event in Tucson Unified School District," said Michael Bankson, former Arizona Cardinal and NFL Legend.
For more information on Mission 57: End Student Hunger and to purchase tickets to Taste of the NFL, visit GENOUthNow.org and TasteoftheNFL.com .

Dairy Council of California Appoints Amy DeLisio as New CEO

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced today that Amy DeLisio will be the organization’s new CEO.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced today that Amy DeLisio will be the organization’s new CEO.
After 25 years of service to Dairy Council of California, Anderson-Wise has chosen to retire.
“Amy is a strong match for the next CEO of Dairy Council of California,” stated Anderson-Wise.
“I am enthusiastic and honored to join the Dairy Council of California as the new CEO,” said DeLisio.