Funds from DuPont Pioneer are allowing the Victoria School in Kamsack to expand the school’s nutrition program.
DuPont Pioneer announced on January 11 that as part of its Full Belly! Full Mind! initiative that supports nutrition and breakfast programs across Canada, $2,000 has been donated to Victoria School.
The grant will be specifically used to fund the expansion of the school nutrition program by including a hot breakfast once a week, said a release from DuPont Pioneer. The program will be available to approximately 223 students from pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4.
“DuPont Pioneer recognizes the important role good nutrition plays in academic success,” said Delaine Mandziak, DuPont Pioneer account manager. “We are proud to be a part of the excellent work this school is doing to support all its students.”
“With our nutrition program, we can decrease the behavioural issues in the school and have children ready and focused for the day,” said Heather Netzel, community school co-ordinator for the Victoria School. “We thank DuPont Pioneer for its generosity in helping our students succeed in school.”
Pioneer makes contributions to community-based organizations on behalf of the business and employees, it said. Consideration for outreach grants are given to communities where Pioneer representatives, employees and customers live and work and that support quality-of-life initiatives to create an improved, sustainable lifestyle for people worldwide.
DuPont Pioneer is the world's leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere.
DuPont has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802, the release said. “The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.”
Persons wishing additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation may visit www.dupont.com.
