Wonder Bread Announces “Wonder Of Science” Initiative to Support Kindergarten to Grade 12 Science Education
“We are honored to be part of such an ambitious and rewarding project,” said John Destrier, senior vice president of traditional brands at Flowers Foods. “Over the past 100 years, Wonder Bread has had a deep connection to classrooms and learning, so we are proud to work with AdoptAClassroom.org to support education and we are fortunate to have Emily on us. accompany all the way. “
As part of this initiative, Wonder Bread will donate $ 100,000 to AdoptAClassroom.org to help middle and high school teachers with science education supplies and materials. Additionally, Calandrelli will host an online series of publicly accessible science experiments for students.
“Working with Wonder Bread to bring more funding to science programs is the type of partnership we’re very passionate about,” said Anne Pifer, Executive Director of AdoptAClassroom.org. “Supporting STEM education is essential and an important part of our mission to advance equity in education, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn and succeed in school. We can’t wait to see how Wonder Bread’s donations will allow students to live real lives. skills. “
“Getting kids interested in science and being interested in how it affects our daily lives is the best part of what I do,” Calandrelli said. “Joining Wonder Bread in spreading this message of wonder not only through my show but directly into classrooms is a fantastic opportunity. I can’t wait to share my love of science with them.”
About Wonder Bread
Founded in 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wonder® Bread is credited with popularizing sliced bread in the United States and captures the founder’s “wonder” Elmer cline experienced while watching a hot air balloon race for the first time. A century later, Wonder Bread remains an iconic brand in canteens, barbecues, picnics and lunchboxes across the country.
About Flowers Foods
Based at Thomasville, Georgia, Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the world’s largest producers of packaged bakery foods in United States, with 2019 sales of $ 4.1 billion. Flowers Foods operates bakeries across the country which produce a wide range of baked goods. Some of the company’s main brands include Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder and Tastykake. Learn more about foodsflowers.com.
About AdoptAClassroom.org
We’re an award-winning, national, non-profit organization that provides the most flexible, responsible funding for K-12 teachers and schools across the United States. they deserve to be successful in school. Since 1998, we have raised $ 50 million and supported 5.5 million students. As a 501 (c) (3) organization, we hold a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator and a platinum transparency rating from GuideStar. For more information or to donate, please visit www.adoptaclassroom.org.
SOURCE Fleurs Aliments, Inc.