The Dairy Alliance Introduces Groundbreaking Bulk Milk Dispensers in Georgia and South Carolina Schools
18 Abril 2024 - 7:34AM
Business Wire
Continues to foster sustainable and nutritional
solutions in celebration of Earth Month
In celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day on April 22, The
Dairy Alliance is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking step
towards sustainability and nutrition in schools. The nonprofit,
funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, has introduced a
sustainable and nutritional approach to dairy milk with the arrival
of bulk milk dispensers at Cartersville High School in Georgia and
Gaffney High School in South Carolina, spearheaded by The Dairy
Alliance.
With the generous support of The Dairy Alliance and local dairy
farms, these school systems are leading the charge toward a
greener, healthier future. Cartersville High has installed two
3-spout dispensers with one funded via The Dairy Alliance dairy
optimization grant program and one funded locally using district
funds. Gaffney High School has installed one 3-spout dispenser
funded via The Dairy Alliance. The milk dispensers are poised to
positively impact approximately 3,300 students, enhancing their
nutritional intake and championing the efforts of local dairy
farmers.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Earth Month through the expansion
of our initiative into Georgia and South Carolina. This marks a
milestone toward our mission to promote sustainability, nutrition,
and support for local dairy communities,” said Geri Berdak, Chief
Executive Officer at The Dairy Alliance. “Our commitment to
fostering innovative solutions and partnerships will continue to
ensure a positive impact on consumer well-being and the
environment."
Complementing this shift towards bulk milk, both institutions
received a Dairy Optimization grant from The Dairy Alliance,
underscoring the organization's dedication to cultivating healthier
school environments. Through comprehensive training for cafeteria
staff and a successful dispenser launch earlier in the year, this
initiative has been met with enthusiasm from both faculty and
students.
By promoting increased dairy milk consumption and minimizing
waste from packaging, this initiative aligns with Earth Day's
mission of environmental stewardship. With dairy milk being a
natural source of 13 essential nutrients, including high-quality
protein crucial for growing bodies, this initiative not only
benefits students' health but also contributes to a more
sustainable future for our planet.
For more information about The Dairy Alliance, visit
https://thedairyalliance.com or follow them on Facebook or
Instagram @TheDairyAlliance.
About The Dairy Alliance
The Dairy Alliance is a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families
of the Southeast. We work diligently with dairy farmers, schools,
sports teams, health professionals, local organizations, state
leaders, the media, and the public to promote dairy foods and
knowledge about the dairy industry. Our efforts center in eight
states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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