Maglio & Company, a distributor, repacker and fresh-cut processor of produce in the US, has contributed US$5,000 to the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign.
According to the group, the donation will fund the equipment for a salad bar in two Wisconsin schools, the Academy of Excellence Milwaukee and Messmer Catholic School Milwaukee.
Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools is a grassroots effort of the Food Family Farming Foundation, National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, United Fresh Produce Association Foundation, and Whole Foods Market in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative.
Maglio & Company selected the Academy and Messmer to receive their contribution so that the company could support a local school as well as one where children of Maglio employees attend. The Academy and Messmer are two of over 1,200 schools that have applied for support from the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools.
“Not only does this programme provide an opportunity for healthy change in schools, but it allows children to experience fresh foods that they may not have access to otherwise,” said Sam Maglio Jr, group president. “Donating to a school where some of our employees’ children attend and one in close proximity to our facilities allows us to further support our team, as well as the local community.'
