SALINAS, CALIFORNIA – Taylor Farms, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, is setting students up for success as they head back to school by donating backpacks filled with school supplies through its annual Backpack Giving Program. This year, nearly 5,700 backpacks were delivered to students in local Taylor Farms communities as the program celebrates its 14th year.
The Taylor Farms Backpack Giving Program, which started in Monterey County California in 2010, has grown significantly across 14 locations donating more than 43,000 backpacks to local students within its communities across the United States and Mexico. This cherished tradition is a testament to Taylor Farms’ dedication to youth development and its philanthropic focus which is deeply rooted in the company’s culture.
Taylor Farms’ commitment to youth development extends beyond the backpack program. The company also has its Taylor Farms Annual Scholarship Program, which has awarded more than $4.1 million in scholarship funds to deserving students and employees since 2008, including $600K awarded this year.
As students head back to class, don’t forget to pick up some of Taylor Farms’ Snack Packs or Mini Chopped Salad Kits for convenient, healthy and delicious lunch and snack options.
ABOUT TAYLOR FARMS
Taylor Farms is the leading North American producer of salads and healthy fresh foods with production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Taylor Farms is grounded in a commitment to quality, assured supply, innovation, sustainability, and food safety. Taylor Farms is family owned and based in “The Salad Bowl of the World,” Salinas, California. For more information, delicious recipes, and more, visit www.taylorfarms.com and follow Taylor Farms on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.
