School nutrition partnership honored for community impact

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School nutrition partnership honored for community impact

1 May 2026

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CAMDEN, NJ — The Campbell’s Co. and Alliance for a Healthier Generation have been awarded the 2026 Gold Halo Award for Best Local-Impact Initiative for Full Futures, a partnership that works to transform how districts support student nutrition and food access.

Presented by Engage for Good, a partnership facilitation platform, The Halo Awards honor outstanding corporate/non-profit collaborations created to deliver a measurable community impact.

“We recognize that real change requires more than funding — it takes the right partners and sustained commitment,” said Kate Barrett, president of The Campbell’s Foundation. “Local school districts are at the center of this important work, and we’re grateful for our partnerships with them, with Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and all the community organizations who collaborate on Full Futures. Our collective success shows what’s possible when we invest in comprehensive solutions.”

Using a community-driven approach in Camden, NJ, Charlotte, NC, and Hanover, PA, Full Futures brings together school districts, non-profit organizations and local partners to improve school nutrition. Through four pillars — culture, infrastructure, nutrition education and food access — the initiative provides hands-on learning and food access programs.

Alliance for a Healthier Generation serves as the program’s backbone, providing centralized support and coordination to create a sustainable and replicable model. In the most recent program year, Full Futures engaged more than 11,000 students, caregivers, and school staff.

“This award recognizes the power of partnership and the belief that every young person deserves access to nourishing food and opportunities to thrive,” said Kathy Higgins, CEO of Alliance for a Healthier Generation. “Full Futures shows what’s possible when schools, families, and community partners work together to build healthier futures.”

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