WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Sabra® Dipping Company, in conjunction with Fencing in the Schools, today announced they will sponsor fencing programs for thousands of students across the country during the 2014-2015 school year. The students will be provided with everything they need to begin fencing, including the use of specially designed, state-of-the-art equipment, and lessons from trained instructors. To launch the program, each school will receive a visit from an Olympian and learn about the value of healthy living and healthy snacking while sharing some Sabra hummus, guacamole, salsa, and Greek yogurt veggie dip.
"Sabra's contribution will be making a major impact in the lives of children across the country," said Fencing in the Schools founder Tim Morehouse. "Only one-fourth of 12-15-year-olds get the recommended 60-minutes of physical activity per day. Combined with the prevalence of fast food, our kids are at risk for major health problems unless something changes. Our program—which teaches kids about proper exercise and healthy eating—conveys important information in a fun and easily understandable way that resonates with kids and gets them moving at the same time."
Since its launch last year, Fencing in the Schools has started fencing programs in 7 states and introduced the sport to over 10,000 children. With Sabra's help, they hope to double that number this year and reach 1,000,000 kids by 2023.
"We're proud to partner with an organization that shares our goals for a healthier America," said Greg Greene, Sabra Marketing Director. "Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. Fencing in The Schools and programs like it make a real difference by presenting opportunities to help kids improve their well-being."
To join Sabra in supporting Fencing in the Schools, visit: www.crowdrise.com/DuelfortheSchool.
About Fencing in the Schools
Fencing in the Schools is an educational organization established with the goal of "empowering youth to achieve excellence through the sport of fencing." Founded by Olympic Silver Medalist and Teach for America alumnus Tim Morehouse, Fencing In the Schools exposes children to the Olympic sport, getting them moving while promoting the Olympic ideals of excellence, respect, and friendship. Find Fencing in the Schools at www.fencingintheschools.org or www.facebook.com/FencingInTheSchools.
About Sabra Dipping Company, LLC
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC is a leader in the refrigerated dips and spreads category and producer of America's top-selling hummus. Sabra's award-winning hummus, available in more than a dozen flavors, and a wide range of authentic, healthy and vegetarian dips and spreads, including salsa, guacamole, and Greek yogurt vegetable dip, can be found nationwide in club stores, supermarkets, specialty retailers and through food service. Sabra operates a silver LEED certified factory in Virginia, and has received an A-Classification from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit board for food safety for its California Salsa plant every year since 2011. Find Sabra at www.sabra.com, www.facebook.com/sabra and @Sabra on twitter. Sabra Dipping Company was formed as a U.S./Canadian joint venture between Strauss Group and PepsiCo.
Source: Sabra Dipping Company, LLC
