FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Supermarkets & Cheez-It® partner to donate $10,000 to area teachers as part of the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative

United Supermarkets & Cheez-It® partner to donate $10,000 to area teachers as part of the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative

SLATON, Texas - On Wednesday, United Supermarkets and Cheez-It® teamed up to support the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative to give back to educators across the South Plains to ensure teachers have the tools they need in their classrooms. The two companies presented $10,000 to educators from across the region.

The CFP Foundation is the largest sports entity dedicated to inspiring and empowering teachers. This partnership aims to recognize teachers who have their students excited about school. The donation will be for various classroom projects through DonorsChoose.

United Supermarkets partners with Kellanova and its various brands throughout the year to give back to communities across Texas and New Mexico. The funds support everything from education to hunger.

"We are so thankful for the opportunity to work with Kellanova and its brands like Cheez-It® to make a difference in our communities," said Sidney Hopper, president of United Supermarkets. "Supporting education by supporting our teachers is foundational to helping our communities thrive. We hope these funds allow teachers and students across the area to have success for many years to come."

This donation is part of the second iteration of a national partnership between Cheez-It and the CFP Foundation. Cheez-It is making an overall donation of $300,000 to the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative.

"Cheez-It is thrilled to partner with the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers to give back to educators who truly elevate the teaching profession," said Cara Tragseiler, Senior Brand Director of Brand Marketing for Cheez-It. "It's an honor to give back to the people who have made such an indelible mark on their students and communities."

This program is just one of the ways Kellanova and its brands are bringing its Better Days™ Promise strategy to life, which aims to create #BetterDays for 4 billion people by the end of 2030.

Schools Receiving Grants:

• Slaton High School
• Capitol Elementary School
• Olton High School
• Alcove Trails Middle School
• Irons Middle School
• Monterey High School
• Sudan Elementary School
• Frenship High School

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