New Leaf Community Markets Donates $5,000 Grant to Teen Kitchen Project

New Leaf Community Markets has selected Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) as the beneficiary of a $5,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation (NOF).

NOF looked to New Leaf to nominate a local organization that is implementing model solutions to address fresh food access and nutrition education in underserved communities. NOF is an independent, private foundation formed in 2005 by Paul Newman to sustain the legacy of his philanthropic work. Since 1982, when Paul Newman first declared, “Let’s give it all away,” more than $485 million has been donated to thousands of nonprofit organizations around the world.

“We are very pleased that Teen Kitchen Project will receive this generous grant from NOF. New Leaf has been a supporter and partner of Teen Kitchen since it was founded in 2012,” said Kate Halper, Marketing Manager for New Leaf Community Markets. “Our partnership with Teen Kitchen Project is a natural fit for us given our shared belief in the power of healthy foods and community outreach to help families in need. We also share a commitment to teaching our youth about cooking and making good food choices,” said Halper.

"Teen Kitchen Project is so grateful to New Leaf Community Markets for the generous donation of $5,000 through Newman's Own Foundation. With their support, and the support of the generous community of Santa Cruz County, this week we delivered our 70,000th meal!" said Angela Farley, founder and executive director of TKP, a nonprofit organization that brings young people into the kitchen to learn to cook delicious and nourishing food. The meals they prepare are delivered free of charge to individuals and families in Santa Cruz County who are in crisis due to a life-threatening illness like cancer. For more information visit: www.teenkitchenproject.org.

About New Leaf Community Markets
A natural grocery company with six stores, New Leaf has been serving the community for 31 years. New Leaf is committed to offering customers choices that have the most beneficial impact on their health and the health of the environment. Helping customers make informed decisions is an integral part of this commitment. A wholly owned subsidiary of New Seasons Market since November 2013, New Leaf is the first grocer in California to achieve B Corporation certification, which means that New Leaf uses the power of business to solve social and economic problems. New Leaf’s mission, to nourish and sustain our community, is reflected in the 10 percent of profits given annually to support local nonprofits working to improve the quality of life. Connect at: www.newleaf.com.