COLLEGEDALE, TN — McKee Foods, the producer of Little Debbie snack cakes, recently announced its partnership with Trust for Public Land to support eight outdoor projects across the US. McKee Foods’ Outdoor Happiness movement (OH!) granted $20,000 for the projects, aiming to advance the work of Trust for Public Land, which includes encouraging outdoor activities that support an active and healthy lifestyle.
The projects, led by Trust for Public Land, include a multi-use trail system in Montana near Yellowstone National Park; trail protection along the Appalachian Trail in Maryland; the revitalization of trails, forests and land in Utah, Wisconsin, Maine and Michigan; and community schoolyard projects in Washington and South Dakota.
“Through this partnership, we will support the development of trails, schoolyards and public parks for families across the US to enjoy quality time outdoors and stay healthy with active lifestyles,” said Chris McKee, president of McKee Foods. “We know the role that access to available outdoor spaces plays in communities and are excited about the impact these projects will have on families in the future.”
Through the OH! movement, McKee Foods has donated over $15 million and completed more than 50 outdoor projects in all 50 states.
“In our collaboration with McKee Foods and the Outdoor Happiness movement, we’re not just revitalizing land, we’re cultivating community connections and fostering a love for the great outdoors,” said Diane Regas, president and CEO at Trust for Public Land. “Trust for Public Land is proud to partner with McKee Foods’ Outdoor Happiness Movement to advance these eight park projects across the country.”
McKee Foods will continue the initiative through OH! with a five-year goal of granting funds for outdoor projects in all 50 states, with at least one project per state. The partnership with the Trust for Public Land helps McKee Foods accomplish that goal.
