MADEGOOD LAUNCHES SHARE SOME GOOD FUND GIFTING $200,000 TO TEACHERS ACROSS CANADA
In partnership with Emmy® Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, MadeGood aims to shine a light on teachers this back-to-school season
TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - MadeGood, an organic, allergy-friendly, better-for-you snack brand, announced today the launch of the company's Share Some Good Fund. The Fund is awarding $200,000 across 1,000 teachers in Canada to help teachers buy much-needed school supplies at the start of the school year. Fans are encouraged to nominate teachers for their chance to receive the funds on www.madegoodfoods.ca/sharesomegood.
According to the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO), 52% of teachers spend over $250 of their own money on school supplies and other items their students need to succeed, putting strain on educators to provide for their students1. The need for some help is urgent, especially as Canadians face inflation and economic headwinds this year that risk putting even more pressure on parents and teachers.
The Share Some Good Fund will provide each rewarded teacher with $200 to support school supply purchases at the start of the school year, from markers and pens to books and cleaning supplies, or whatever their class might require in order to thrive2. MadeGood is working with Emmy® Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to encourage fans to submit teachers in their lives for the reward and to shine a light on educators across the country.
"I am thrilled to join MadeGood in recognizing educators this back-to-school season. I personally have had several teachers who made a great impact on my formative years, and as a mother, I've seen how educators have helped shape my own children," said Sheryl Lee Ralph. "Teachers work tirelessly to support their students; the MadeGood Share Some Good Fund is a major step forward in aiding them ahead of the school year."
Through September 24, 2023, fans across North America may nominate teachers who have made a positive impact on their lives or their children's lives and who could benefit from some extra financial support. MadeGood will also be rewarding 1,000 teachers $200 each in the United States, totalling $200K USD and $200K CAD. Nominators may submit teachers on www.madegoodfoods.ca/sharesomegood with their contact information, the teacher's contact information and a short description about the educators. Nominators may make one submission per week during the entry period.
"We all know how crucial education is for our children and the amount of effort our teachers put into ensuring students succeed," said Nicole Bleiwas, VP of Marketing at Riverside Natural Foods, parent company of MadeGood. "MadeGood is proud to support educators and parents this back-to-school season with the Share Some Good Fund and hope we can help their school year get off to a good start!"
MadeGood offers a range of organic, allergy-friendly, safe-for-school snacks that are perfect to add into a lunchbox or enjoy as an after-school snack. MadeGood products are organic and non-GMO certified and are free of top-eight food allergens, including egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy beans, as well as gluten and sesame, so more people can feel good about enjoying and sharing a snacking moment, school year-round.
For more information on MadeGood and for MadeGood's store locator, visit www.madegoodfoods.ca.
About MadeGood:
MadeGood® is dedicated to providing healthier snacks that are organic, allergy-friendly, rich in nutrients, and minimally processed. All MadeGood products contain wholesome organic ingredients that are ethically sourced. They are a certified B Corporation and part of a group of for-profit companies, certified by the nonprofit B Lab, to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. MadeGood® is a good choice for you, your family, and the planet. MadeGood, Highly Thoughtful Snacks.
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Interviews with Sheryl Lee Ralph are available on Wednesday, August 16 until 4:00 p.m. EST by request. Please contact Erika Johnson ([email protected]) if interested.
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