Students at Twin Lakes Elementary School in Elk River may soon see some positive changes in their cafeteria, thanks to a donation by Uncle Ben’s brand and Coborn’s.
Twin Lakes Elementary received a $5,000 donation as part of Coborn’s participation in the Uncle Ben’s beginners cooking contest, which is designed to inspire healthy lifelong eating habits by encouraging parents and kids to cook together. The contest has also had a mission to help schools reinforce those healthy habits by supporting school cafeteria makeovers to help foster a culture of health.
“We strive to partner with organizations that promote nutrition education, so we’re thrilled to team up locally with the Uncle Ben’s brand on this national program,” said Tony Fridgen, store director of Coborn’s Elk River. “We’re excited that a school in our community can directly benefit from this unique contest.”
Twin Lakes Elementary will use the $5,000 donation toward educational supplies and overall school improvements.