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General Mills Foundation joins new Presidential Youth Fitness Program
Today, during an event where First Lady Michelle Obama discussed the need for increased physical activity opportunities in schools, the General Mills Foundation committed $10 million to help implement the new Presidential Youth Fitness Program, a comprehensive, school-based fitness assessment program.

Häagen-Dazs and General Mills to help smallholder farmers increase yields and improve sustainability practices in Madagascar
General Mills and <i>Häagen-Dazs</i> today announced an initiative designed to foster greater economic vitality for smallholder vanilla farmers in Madagascar and ensure the availability of high quality vanilla for future generations.

Marian Wright Edelman urges focus on education at the 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Annual event sponsored by the General Mills Foundation and UNCF drew a crowd of nearly 2,000.

Marian Wright Edelman will deliver keynote address for 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, will deliver the keynote speech at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

General Mills commits $250,000 to aid relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy
In response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast of the United States Monday and Tuesday, General Mills and the General Mills Foundation today announced a commitment of $250,000 to aid disaster relief efforts.

Nominate community volunteers for Local and Emerging Legend awards
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast Committee is seeking Minnesota-based nominations for its annual Local and Emerging Legend awards program.

General Mills CEO says company is 'hungry to help' food producers in Africa
At the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue General Mills CEO Ken Powell addressed attendees on the company’s efforts to fight hunger in Africa through collaboration and employee volunteerism.

General Mills celebrates Twin Cities communities of color through annual grant program
The General Mills Foundation today announced 50 grants of $10,000 each to nonprofit organizations across the Twin Cities with programs designed to improve the lives of people within the local communities of color.

General Mills Foundation celebrates Champions for Healthy Kids' 10th anniversary
The General Mills Foundation, in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, announced the recipients of its 2012 Champions for Healthy Kids grants. As part of the program’s 10 year anniversary, 10 ‘best of the best’ legacy award recipients were selected from previous Champions for Healthy Kids grantees. Each organization was awarded $50,000 to continue their proven programming to improve nutrition and physical fitness behaviors among youth.

General Mills releases 2012 Global Responsibility Report
General Mills today released its 2012 Global Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s progress in the areas of health, communities and environment.

Naomi Tutu inspires audience to reach for the beloved community as keynote speaker at 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Global human rights activist Naomi Tutu addressed a sold-out audience of nearly 2,000 at the 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Naomi Tutu keynote speaker for 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Global human rights activist Naomi Tutu will share her passion for race and gender equality at the 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.

Nominate community volunteers for the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast awards
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast Committee is seeking nominations for the annual Local Legend and Emerging Legend awards.

General Mills Foodservice awards $100,000 in grants to 39 K-12 schools
General Mills Foodservice has awarded grants up to $3,000 each to 39 K-12 schools across the country through the National Dairy Council Fuel Up Breakfast Grant program. A total of $100,000 in funding was awarded to help schools build or expand their breakfast programs.

National Dairy Council and General Mills Foodservice to award $100,000 in grants
General Mills Foodservice has committed $100,000 to help K-12 schools improve or expand their breakfast programs through the National Dairy Council® Fuel UpTM Breakfast Grant program.

General Mills pledges $1 million to fight hunger in Minnesota
General Mills joined corporations and community partners from across Minnesota today to launch Hunger-Free Minnesota, a three-year initiative with the goal of sustainably adding 100 million meals annually for hungry children and adults in the state. General Mills today pledged $1 million in financial support which will be used to fund initiatives that will expand existing programs and increase efficiencies within the emergency food system, the Minnesota Food Support Program and Child Nutrition Programs.

General Mills pledges long-term support for North Minneapolis
At a monthly gathering of community leaders from the Hawthorne neighborhood of North Minneapolis, the General Mills Foundation announced plans for long-term support of North Minneapolis’ rebuilding efforts following the devastating tornadoes that struck the area a week ago. Today’s announcement is in addition to the General Mills Foundation’s previous pledge of $25,000 to support immediate disaster response efforts in North Minneapolis.

General Mills employees “Think Global, Volunteer Local” in conjunction with National Volunteer Week
General Mills today kicks off its annual “Think Global, Volunteer Local” campaign, a series of global volunteer projects that celebrates two of the company’s core values – volunteerism and sustainability.

General Mills releases 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
General Mills today announced the availability of its 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report covering the company’s progress on health, community and environmental initiatives. The report can be viewed or downloaded on the company’s new CSR website.

General Mills pledges $650,000 to disaster relief in Japan
In response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, General Mills and the General Mills Foundation today announced a commitment of $650,000 to support disaster relief and rebuilding efforts.

General Mills donates 1 million servings of whole grain, partners with “The Doctors”’ Dr. Travis Stork to help close America’s whole grain gap
As the country’s number one source of whole grain at breakfast, General Mills is helping close the whole grain gap by donating 1 million servings of whole grain cereal and challenging Americans to increase their whole grain consumption.

Mayor of Newark, N.J., Cory Booker speaks at 21st anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
At the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast today Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, N.J., inspired a sold-out audience of nearly 2,000 people to stand up and “do something.”

Pound For Pound Challenge fights hunger through weight loss
NBC’s “The Biggest Loser: Couples,” General Mills, SUBWAY® and Feeding America are partnering on the Pound For Pound Challenge, a national initiative encouraging Americans to lose weight to combat hunger in their local communities.

General Mills, CARE and Country Music Star Lee Ann Womack join forces to fight poverty in Africa through JoinMyVillage.com
Join My Village, a “click to commit” social change initiative, is launching the second year of its online community with a new partner: American country music singer and songwriter Lee Ann Womack.

Mayor of Newark Cory Booker to speak at 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Mayor of Newark Cory Booker to speak at 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast; tickets on sale at MLKBreakfast.org

Box Tops For Education® program further expands to help schools make the grade
Land O’Lakes, Welch’s and Brita join Box Tops For Education program during 2010-2011 school year

Nominate community volunteers for the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast awards
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast Committee is now seeking nominations for the annual Local Legend and Emerging Legend awards.

General Mills expands Feeding Dreams® program: Community champions in 10 southeastern cities recognized
In its third year, Feeding Dreams has generated a strong following and much excitement. Continuing the grassroots program’s legacy of celebrating everyday heroes who are doing extraordinary things, General Mills is expanding its reach from four to 10 southeastern markets to recognize Black Community Champions who selflessly volunteer to improve their neighborhoods.

General Mills Employees Think Global, Volunteer Local April 19 - 23
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and National Volunteer Week, General Mills is kicking off a coordinated series of global volunteer projects through a program called “Think Global, Volunteer Local.”

Civil Rights Leader Joseph Lowery Speaks at 20th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery encouraged others to reaffirm their dedication to social justice at the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast on Monday.

Record-breaking year leads to $50 million for U.S. schools through Box Tops for Education
School supporters earn $300 million to support education during the program’s 12-year history

Twin Cities Groups Receive Half-a-Million Dollars in General Mills Grants to Shore Up Programming Serving Communities of Color

General Mills Supports Hurricane Relief Efforts in Gulf Coast
$100,000 Worth of Food Donated to Help Restock Already Low Food Shelves in the Region