PALMETTO, FL – To support the Whole Kids Foundation®’s mission to improve children’s nutrition and wellness, Sunripe™ Certified Brands donated $5,000 to the organization. The foundation was presented with a check at Sunripe Certified Brands’ annual health fair by all employees as a way to thank Whole Foods Market for its continuous support of the Fair Food Program and belief in the care and commitment to people just as much as the food they sell.
Lucas Benitez of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, along with Jon Esformes and Lyle Bagley of Sunripe Certified Brands, personally thanked Whole Foods Market on behalf of both organizations for its support in ensuring that all workers are provided with a safe environment and fair pay. While addressing James Bible, RVP of Whole Foods Market, an emotional Benitez ended with “your belief in what we’re doing is setting the foundation for future generations.”
“For years, Whole Foods has advocated for the same things we care deeply about, including human dignity and fair working conditions,” said Jon Esformes, CEO of Sunripe Certified Brands. “Our health fair was a wonderful opportunity to present them with a check, in gratitude, from all of the people personally affected by their commitment to selling Fair Foods Program-labeled product.”
To learn more about Sunripe’s Fair Food Program products and other social responsibility practices, visit www.sunripecertified.com.
About Sunripe™ Certified Brands
Based in Palmetto, Florida, fourth generation family owned Sunripe Certified Brands (U.S.), also Vitanova Fresh Produce S. de R.L. de C.V. in Mexico, provides customers with a high-quality and year-round supply of farm fresh fruits and vegetables to retailers, wholesalers and foodservice distributors. With growing operations and strategic partnerships on both the East and West coasts of the United States and Mexico, Sunripe Certified Brands plants and harvests to provide its wide range of customers not only a high quality product, but one that is trusted 365 days of the year. For more information about Sunripe Certified Brands, please visit http://www.sunripecertified.com.
About Whole Kids Foundation®
Whole Kids Foundation, a Whole Foods Market foundation, is based in Austin, Texas, and operates as an independent, nonprofit organization. By empowering schools and inspiring families, the Foundation aims to help children reach optimal health through the strength of a healthy body fueled by nutritious food. For more information on the Foundation’s programs including school gardens, salad bars and nutrition education for teachers, visit wholekidsfoundation.org.
Source: Sunripe™ Certified Brands
