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Last month, we had the wonderful opportunity to attend Volunteers of America’s Reno Works Graduation Ceremony to honor and celebrate the hard work, dedication and success of its graduates. Reno Works is a 12-week workforce development partnership program between Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada, and the City of Reno. The program was created in 2015 to offer homeless individuals a way to recover by addressing employment, social and emotional issues. Reno Works provides employment counseling, referrals, on-the-job training, financial literacy classes and a “Getting Ahead” workshop. The intensive life skills classes give the participants the tools necessary to gain sustained employment and self-sufficiency. Upon graduation, participants receive wrap-around services, including case management. We’re so proud to support VOA and their life-changing work. To learn more about Reno Works, visit https://lnkd.in/g7fs9SFM   #FeelGoodFriday

Last week, we had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the first-ever Nutrition Fair at one of our local schools. We hosted a table called the “Adventurous Eaters Club,” where children learned various mindful eating practices using fruits and vegetables that they can easily replicate at home. This is just another way we’re changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time. #FeelGoodFriday

In honor of Earth Day, Raley’s is proud to share our 22-23 Impact Report, which highlights our commitment to nourishing people, our communities, and the planet. As a division of The Raley’s Companies, together, we are Helping Change the Way the World Eats One Plate at a Time.   We invite you to read our report and learn more about our direct actions and investment here: https://purpose.raleys.com

Last week, the Parkinson's Foundation stopped by our Support Center to share some of the work they’re doing to improve the lives of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and to promote their upcoming Moving Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024.    Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners, and loved ones to help beat PD.   To learn more about Parkinson’s Foundation and Moving Day 2024, visit https://lnkd.in/gA8i3BjR

Yolo Farm To Fork is a non-profit organization in Yolo County that educates children on where their food comes from and who the farmers who grow it are. It also helps them develop lifelong healthy eating habits.   Yolo Farm to Fork also hosts field trips where kids visit a local farm, participate in hands-on farming experiences, learn cooking skills through on-site cooking classes (via their brand new Charlie Cart!), and tour their local Raley's store to learn more about how food ends up on their plates.   We’re so proud to support Yolo Farm to Fork and its mission to impact future generations through nutrition and food system education.   #FeelGoodFriday

Together with FirstFruits Farms LLC, we donated 22,660 lbs. of fresh apples to Yolo Food Bank. The apples were shared at a local school distribution site as part of the “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” program.   We are so proud to partner with FirstFruits Farms to directly impact families and provide fresh and delicious apples to those in need throughout Yolo County. Read the Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/gux_YVf9   #FeelGoodFriday

Yesterday, Raley's and Food For Families received Second Harvest of the Greater Valley's inaugural Scott Tank Memorial Award! Together, we are working to end hunger in our communities through food rescue programs and donations made through Food For Families in our Central Valley stores. We are honored and humbled by this award!

Our stores are springing into action with a friendly competition to see who can receive the most donations to Food For Families this week! 100% of donations to Raley's Food For Families help our food bank partners receive the food their community needs. Donate in-store today! https://lnkd.in/gD83w38A

Last weekend, we had over 60 team members and their families (along with 5 dogs!) walk in the shoes of our neighbors in need as Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission held their 14th Annual "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" on Saturday.   This walk raises awareness and gives perspective on what people experiencing homelessness endure daily during cold winter months, with over 500 people marching from 1st and Arlington to downtown Mission on 4th and Record.   Visit https://rsgm.org to learn more.   #FeelGoodFriday

The Raley’s Extra Credit grant cycle is still open through the end of the month!   Our Extra Credit grants reward accredited K-12 academic institutions and education-based non-profits/programming with funds for programs that promote nutrition education, teach food literacy, encourage physical activity and more.   Grant amounts are determined by the proposed project's size and scope–no minimum or maximum funding request is required. The application window closes on February 29, 2024. Visit https://bit.ly/3O38KnP to learn more and apply today!