It’s that time again… and this year’s event is turning out to be bigger and better than ever! The 2016 Tour de Fresh ride in California is less than a month away, and with a goal to raise over $175,000 and bring almost 60 salad bars to schools across the country, it’s time to put fundraising efforts into overdrive! If you’re looking for a fun way to support your fellow Fresh Produce Industry peers, all while increasing children’s consumption of fresh fruits and veggies, look no further! We’ve outlined 4 things you can still do to make a difference and bring salad bars to a school near you.
Donate
Each Tour de Fresh rider has a fundraising goal of $3,100 and they could use your help reaching it. Why $3,100? Simply because that is the cost to bring one salad bar to a school in need. Every single Tour de Fresh donation, big or small, benefits children across the country by increasing their access to fresh fruits and vegetables during breakfast and lunch hours at school. Not only is your donation creating these healthy eating opportunities, but it’s shaping healthy eating behaviors for a lifetime. Click here to donate to one of our 2016 Tour de Fresh riders today.
Join the Cause – In California, Texas & Beyond!
Exciting news! There’s still more time to get involved beyond the ride in July. This year there is a new event: The Tour de Fresh Texas will take place in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on October 1. Unlike the signature event in California, Tour de Fresh Texas is a 100k one-day ride. This event also benefits the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools program and aligns fresh produce industry growers, shippers, packers and vendors, family and friends of the industry, and local companies who are passionate about living and promoting healthy lifestyles. To register or find out more information email Kelsey Byrnes at kbyrnes@dma-solutions.com.
Support Fundraising Initiatives
Whether it’s getting people to ride a bike while wearing an official Tour de Fresh cape on the United Fresh conference floor or providing the opportunity for donors to win $1,000, we’re always looking for fun ways to support our riders’ fundraising efforts. Join the fun and keep an eye on Tour de Fresh social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), for upcoming events and initiatives!
Spread the Word
Know someone in the Fresh Produce Industry who wants to increase the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables? We might know a few, too… Help spread the word about the Tour de Fresh and what they are trying to accomplish.
Whether you donate, join the cause, support fundraising initiatives, or simply spread the word, getting involved will contribute to an amazing cause that could easily alter the lives of our youth. Find out more about the 2016 Tour de Fresh here!
