2021 Annual Report
A Special Thank You What a year it has been! During 2021 we
distributing the food bags, we have met all our
expanded our programs to more schools,
goals and more.
reached some exciting milestones, put on an incredibly successful USANAFest food packing event, and have had more sponsors participating than ever before. And we accomplished all this despite global challenges.
Connections made through this local USANAdriven and community-supported program are priceless. School Adoption Sponsors interact with the school they choose to support. Volunteers don’t just pack food bags, they work
Since we opened the doors of our new facility
closely with other volunteers and sponsors
in 2019, who would have guessed a pandemic
to help with events, process food orders, and
would hit the first month? And that we would
deliver the food bags to schools every week.
still be facing this same pandemic almost two
And local businesses are hands-on to build
years later? Feeding hungry children during a
their teams and fulfill a social responsibility to
crisis has its own unique challenges—and 2021
feed hungry kids. The countless volunteers and
was no exception. With disrupted supply chains
USANA employees who serve these kids in need
and rising food costs, the needs of children
prove we are all in this together.
increased all around us. And together, we’ve stepped up to help.
Without each unique contribution of time, money, and support from donors, sponsors,
Not only have we delivered weekly food bags,
volunteers, and staff, we would not make the
the number of kids we serve through the
impact we do. We are honored to engage with
Weekend Program has increased from 850 to
so many amazing people and feel blessed to be
1,250. That’s 8,750 meals every single weekend!
part of so much good in this community.
Through precise ordering to work around shipping delays, amazing donors and sponsors who keep serving, and dedicated schools
Michelle Benedict USANA Kids Eat Director
Current Programs and Campaigns Weekend Program: Many children rely on school meals for the food and nutrition they need. But these meals aren’t available on weekends, and kids often go hungry. A bag of food can go a long way for a needy child who is home from school.
38
Schools and clubs supported
238,168 Total meals distributed
1,252
Kids fed each weekend
HUGE MILESTONE REACHED Since USANA acquired Kids Eat in 2019, we’ve provided
one million meals
to Utah children in need.
Holiday Bag Project:
3,852
Holiday Bags distributed in December
Each winter we donate food bags to schools and communities to give children food and nutrition during the long holiday break.
Buddy Bag Program: We provide bags of food and snacks for high school teachers to keep in their classrooms. When they see a hungry student who is struggling, they can discretely offer them a snack to make it through the day.
980
Buddy Bags distributed
Teacher Relief Campaign:
1,500 Teacher Relief bags distributed
School teachers and staff have gone above and beyond to educate and care for Utah children, especially during the current pandemic. Relief bags were delivered to these special people as a way to say “thank you” for all they do.
OUR 2021 IMPACT Total Meals Provided:
395,188
Number of Children Nourished:
5,104
Total Volunteer Hours:
3,579
Recognizing Our 2021 Donors Kids Eat
$100,000 and Above Dave & Renee Wentz Joan & Tim Fenton Family Foundation
Above $30,000 Kroger
Above $40,000 James & Lisa Budge USANA Corporate
Above $20,000 Tim & Starleen Wood
Above $10,000
David Gamble
Sadie Rengers
Jeremy & Kristin Andrus
David Gregersen
Bruno Siebach
LendingClub
Julie Guinn
Sold by an Angel Real Estate
First Utah Bank
Tim & Amy Haran
Utah Community Credit Union
Spencer & Amanda Millerberg
Doug & Jane Hekking
Willis Group
Okland Construction
Mary Anne Jensen
Nomatic
Paul & Liz Jones
Above $250
Robert D. Kent Jr. Trust
Gina Benson
Above $5,000
Amber Leavitt
Jim Brown
Jim Bramble
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Leila Brown
Ken Garff West Valley
Murray High Alumni Association
DeeAnn Godfrey
Dan & Amy Macuga
Brian & Leslie Paul
Marki Hunt
Rick White & Lynn Nordstrom
Shauna Sharpsteen
Victor Ingalls
Scott & Natalie Stoddard
Lori Truman
Erin Jackson
Walmart–Murray Sam’s Club
Amir Vonsover
Lacey McCullough
Dan Whitney
Kathy Melby
VP Peak Alarm Company
Mary Mitchell
Above $1,000
David Mulham
Pete & Michelle Benedict Alisa Carlton
Above $500
Linda Norton
CCI Mechanical
Shelli Baxter
Brenda Shockey
Ashley Collins
Joyce Christensen
Russell Stephenson
Tim Dahle
Cultured Marble Specialists, LLC
Cody Warnick
DeCort Interactive, Inc.
Global Children’s Foundation
Edge Eyewear
Carrie LaBonty
Engage Contracting
Katie Owens
SCHOOL ADOPTION SPONSORS These sponsors adopted and funded at least one school for the 2021–2022 year: Jeremy & Kristin Andrus—Parkside Elementary, Hillcrest Jr. High
Spencer & Amanda Millerberg—Midvale Middle School, Viewmont Elementary
Pete & Michelle Benedict—Oquirrh Elementary
Murray Alumni Association—Murray High School
James & Lisa Budge—Highland High School, Hillcrest High School Ashley Collins Family—Lied Boys & Girls Club Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation— Horizon Elementary, Ascent Academy, Columbia Elementary First Utah Bank—Taylorsville Elementary
Nomatic—Bennion Elementary Okland Construction—Mary W. Jackson Elementary Dr. Robert & Anne Sinnott—Riverton High School Scott & Natalie Stoddard—Grant Elementary, Murray High Buddy Bags
Tim & Amy Haran—Spence Eccles Boys & Girls Club
Lori Truman Family—Oquirrh Elementary
Doug & Jane Hekking—Oquirrh Elementary
USANA Corporate—Stansbury Elementary
Ken Garff West Valley—Tooele Boys & Girls Club, Miller Boys & Girls Club
Dave & Renee Wentz—Majestic Elementary, Heartland Elementary, Westvale Elementary, Silver Hills Elementary, DDI Vantage Head Start, Hillside Elementary, Copper Canyon Elementary, Riverview Junior High
LendingClub—Utah Military Academy Dan & Amy Macuga—Neighborhood House Steve McGinty & Community—McMillan Elementary Miles for Meals & USANA Cycling—West Jordan Elementary
Rick White & Lynn Nordstrom—Longview Elementary Tim & Starleen Wood—Liberty Elementary, Midvale Boys & Girls Club
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