Danone North America Contributes $500K to Improve Nutrition Access and Education to U.S. Communities with Two Leading Non-Profit Collaborations

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Sep 04, 2025, 08:00 ET

By supporting FoodCorps and the American Heart Association, Danone is Furthering American Health and Nutrition

Key Points

Danone North America is supporting the missions and impact of FoodCorps and the American Heart Association to support American nutrition information and access.
The work with FoodCorps supports hands-on food education and nourishing meals to students across the U.S.
As a proud sponsor of the American Heart Association's Healthy for Good™ initiative, Danone is helping expand access to content that promotes simple, affordable food choices. This includes smart swap ideas to help reduce saturated fat without sacrificing flavor — such as using plain, fat-free Greek yogurt in place of full-fat sour cream or mayonnaise.
These efforts are part of Danone's broader nutrition strategy rooted in its mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible and the Danone Impact Journey (DIJ).

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and LOUISVILLE, Colo., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danone North America today announced expanded support of nutrition and health education through national sponsorships with FoodCorps and the American Heart Association. Aligned with its mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is sponsoring or supporting these organizations to help increase access to nourishing foods and to deliver nutrition education that empowers families across the U.S. to make healthy choices.

"As a leading food and beverage company, we know that we play a critical role in supporting the health of our communities across the US and Canada, which is why we're committed to increasing access to and education about nutrient-dense food," said Dan Magliocco, President of Danone North America. "We support mission-aligned organizations like FoodCorps and the American Heart Association because meaningful health outcomes happen when we work together to provide tools and education that empower lasting change."

Fueling Impact through Strategic Nutrition Initiatives

Danone's work with FoodCorps and the American Heart Association are part of a broader nutrition strategy rooted in its global Danone Impact Journey (DIJ) — an enterprise-wide action plan to help improve health outcomes through food access, nutrition science & research and community-rooted partnerships.

Danone North America recognizes the importance of and has long advocated for good childhood nutrition. The company is already reducing sugar in family favorites like Danimals pouches and Danonino cups. Danone North America is also advancing kids' and families' nutrition via innovations like Silk Kids Oatmilk Blend, including key nutrients for growing kids.

In addition to these new sponsorships, Danone continues to support public health through its long-standing support for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), helping ensure families can access nutritious options like yogurt, plant-based foods and baby food.

Together, these actions underscore how Danone is supporting the health of families and communities across the country.

Supporting Children With FoodCorps

Building on a 2023 commercial pilot, Danone and FoodCorps have strengthened their partnership to deliver hands-on nutrition education and nourishing foods to students nationwide. In the 2023-2024 school year, Danone helped FoodCorps reach more than 500,000 students with cooking lessons, taste tests, school gardens and more.

"We're proud to partner with Danone, whose deep commitment to nutrition access and innovation mirrors our own," said Curt Ellis FoodCorps co-founder and CEO. "Our work together is about more than shifting what's on the lunch tray — it's about shifting systems and building a future where every child is nourished, supported and equipped to make informed choices about their food."

As part of their shared commitment, Danone and FoodCorps are activating programming like taste tests, garden education and community events. At a recent "Spring Festival" day in Newark, New Jersey, more than 130 students engaged in Silk Soymilk sampling, education and garden explorations.

The organizations are also partnering on an omni-channel "Return to Routine" shopper marketing activation running through September 15. This campaign features Silk Kids Oatmilk Blend, Happy Tot products, Too Good & Co. pouches and Danimals drinks, aligning with the back-to-school season. Designed to help kids and parents eat, feel and do good with quality products, the activation will also include a $250,000 donation to FoodCorps in support of their Nourishing Futures initiative.

Scaling Impact with the American Heart Association

Danone is also a national supporter of the American Heart Association's Healthy for Good™ initiative, which delivers practical nutrition tips, heart-healthy recipes and simple food guidance to communities nationwide.

As part of this support, Danone is helping advance the initiative's efforts, educating around smart ingredient swaps to make healthy eating more delicious, doable and affordable. The program sponsorship helps create and promote engaging, accessible content that highlights simple changes families can make in their everyday meals to help reduce saturated fat and support balanced nutrition.

One example of a smart swap from the American Heart Association's Smart Swap Guide suggests using plain, fat-free Greek yogurt instead of full-fat sour cream or mayonnaise to reduce saturated fat without sacrificing flavor. These kinds of practical choices reflect the goals of Healthy for Good™, which encourages small changes that can lead to meaningful, lasting health outcomes.

"The American Heart Association is committed to longer, healthier lives for everyone, everywhere; that starts with small steps," said Dr. Eduardo Sanchez. Chief Medical Officer for Prevention for the American Heart Association. "Healthy for Good equips people with practical, science-based resources to live healthier every day. With the support of partners like Danone, we can reach more families with tools to eat smart, move more and reduce stress."

As a proud supporter of Healthy for Good™, Danone is helping make actionable, science-backed nutrition guidance more accessible — supporting people on their journey to better health.

About Danone North America

Danone North America is a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. As a Certified B Corporation^®, Danone North America is committed to the creation of both economic and social value, while nurturing natural ecosystems through regenerative agriculture. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia^®, DanActive^®, Danimals^®, Dannon^®, evian^®, Follow Your Heart^®, Happy Family^® Organics, International Delight^®, Light + Fit^®, Oikos^®, Silk^®, So Delicious^® Dairy Free, STōK^® Cold Brew Coffee, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch^®. With approximately 6,000 employees and 14 production locations across the U.S. and Canada, Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. For more information on Danone North America, visit danonenorthamerica.com.