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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2026
United Supermarkets & Cheez-It® partner to donate $10,000 to area teachers as part of the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative
LUBBOCK, Texas — On Wednesday, United Supermarkets and Cheez-It® teamed up to support the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative to give back to educators across the South Plains to ensure teachers have the tools they need in their classrooms. The two companies presented $10,000 worth of grant funding to nearly two dozen educators from across the region, with grants ranging from approx. $200 to $900.
The CFP Foundation is the largest sports entity dedicated to inspiring and empowering teachers. This partnership aims to recognize teachers who have their students excited about school. The donation will support various classroom projects through DonorsChoose.
United Supermarkets partners with Kellanova and its various brands throughout the year to give back to communities across Texas and New Mexico. The funds support everything from education to hunger.
“We are so thankful for the opportunity to work with Kellanova and its brands like Cheez-It® to make a difference in our communities,” said Sidney Hopper, president of United Supermarkets. “Supporting education by supporting our teachers is foundational to helping our communities thrive. We hope these funds allow teachers and students across the area to have success for many years to come.”
This donation is part of the third iteration of a national partnership between Cheez-It and the CFP Foundation. Overall, Cheez-It is donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative.
“Cheez-It is thrilled to partner with the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers to give back to educators who truly elevate the teaching profession,” said Cara Tragseiler, Senior Brand Director of Brand Marketing for Cheez-It. “It’s an honor to give back to the people who have made such an indelible mark on their students and communities.”
This program is just one of the ways Kellanova and its brands are bringing its Better Days™ Promise strategy to life, which aims to create #BetterDays for 4 billion people by the end of 2030.
Schools Receiving Grants:
- Bennett Elementary
- Wolffarth Elementary
- Smith Elementary
- Whiteface Elementary
- Wilson School
- Joan Y Ervin Elementary
- Irons Middle School
- McKenzie Middle School
- Oak Ridge Elementary
- Ridgewood Elementary
- Anita Carmona-Harrison Elementary School
- Loraine School
- Roosevelt Elementary
- McWhorter Elementary
Media Contacts:
Joey Marcades Abie Rampy
Communications Manager Director of Public Relations
C: 806.281.8078 C: 806.438.1194
jmarcades@unitedtexas.com abie.rampy@unitedtexas.com
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About The United Family®
In its 109th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities across Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 100 retail grocery stores under four unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, and Albertsons Market. It also operates 40 convenience stores under three unique banners: United Express, Market Street Express, and Albertsons Market Express. The United Family also includes ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing, and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
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