Mission Tiger

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® and Albertsons Companies Foundation Unite to Bring Mission Tiger™ to the 2023 Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony the Tiger and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes are set to bring the fun to El Paso at this year's highly anticipated Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. With the support of the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the event will showcase the thrilling football action between No. 16 Oregon State and No. 19 Notre Dame at noon (MT) on Dec. 29, 2023, and will also serve as the prime platform for the Mission Tiger initiative. During the first quarter, a special donation presentation to Eastwood Middle School of El Paso, TX will take place. Thirty thousand dollars of Mission Tiger funds will be donated to support the school's sports programs through education nonprofit organization DonorsChoose, providing new equipment and uniforms.

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  • With the support of the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the event will showcase the thrilling football action between No.
  • 19 Notre Dame at noon (MT) on Dec. 29, 2023, and will also serve as the prime platform for the Mission Tiger initiative.
  • Ticket packages for the 2023 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl are available for purchase on SunBowl.org or by calling 915-533-4416.
  • Tune in to watch the 2023 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl live on CBS, starting at noon (MT).

Southeastern Grocers funds school programs and organizations with a focus on supporting children

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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The grant – which demonstrates the grocer’s continued commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity – funded a new set of eight books created by diverse local authors and illustrators to reflect Jacksonville’s multicultural community.

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  • The grant – which demonstrates the grocer’s continued commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity – funded a new set of eight books created by diverse local authors and illustrators to reflect Jacksonville’s multicultural community.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We know that education serves as a foundation for children to build the skills and confidence they need for lifelong success.
  • It’s important to our associates and customers to champion our neighborhood schools, along with organizations dedicated to fostering vibrant, inclusive communities.
  • SEG’s Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant has provided more than $685,000 in funding to deserving community organizations since its inception in 2020.

TONY THE TIGER® RECRUITS 5-STAR ROSTER OF COLLEGE ATHLETES TO BRING THE FUN BACK TO YOUTH SPORTS WITH KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES® MISSION TIGER™

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth sports are missing a key player: Fun! That's why Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® and Tony the Tiger® are teaming up with the top college athletes to bring the fun that makes sports GRRREAT and deliver game-changing Mission Tiger™ donations — via education nonprofit DonorsChoose — to local middle schools this summer.

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  • — to middle school sports nationwide
    BATTLE CREEK, Mich., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Youth sports are missing a key player: Fun!
  • Tony the Tiger and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes are jumping in with a big assist to put the fun back in middle school sports and keep kids in the game and being GRRREAT!
  • Tony the Tiger recruited University of North Carolina basketball forward Armando Bacot to kick things off.
  • UNC's star basketball forward Armando Bacot is the latest to join the Mission Tiger team alongside other superstar college athletes.

Tony the Tiger® and Mission Tiger Partner with Meijer to Give More Kids Access to Middle School Sports

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Being part of a local community means making a positive impact and giving back. Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger are teaming up with Meijer to make a $55,000 donation via education nonprofit DonorsChoose to help fund middle school sports projects and keep kids active.

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  • Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger are teaming up with Meijer to make a $55,000 donation via education nonprofit DonorsChoose to help fund middle school sports projects and keep kids active.
  • Since 2019, Tony the Tiger and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes have embarked on a mission to give more kids access to the benefits of sports with the launch of Mission Tiger, an initiative to help save middle schools sports.
  • Representatives from both companies will attend a school assembly at Waverly Middle School, where students will celebrate the donation with a teacher versus student basketball game and receive Mission Tiger jerseys and goodie bags.
  • "We are thrilled to announce this donation to help support local middle school sports, thanks to support from Meijer.

Tony the Tiger® and Mission Tiger Partner with Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions to Give More Kids Access to Middle School Sports

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Being part of a local community means making a positive impact and giving back. For the first time, Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger are teaming up with Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions to make a $5,000 donation via DonorsChoose to help fund middle school sports in Whittier and keep kids active.

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  • For the first time, Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger are teaming up with Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions to make a $5,000 donation via DonorsChoose to help fund middle school sports in Whittier and keep kids active.
  • Since 2019, Tony the Tiger and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes have embarked on a mission to give more kids access to the benefits of sports with the launch of Mission Tiger , an initiative to help save middle schools sports.
  • "We are thrilled to announce this donation to help support local middle school sport, thanks to support from Mission Tiger and Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions.
  • "Thank you to Kellogg's Frosted Flakes and Mission Tiger for this opportunity to make a larger local impact and helping our neighboring communities.

Tony the Tiger® is Hitting it Out of the Park in Missouri to Give More Middle School Kids Better Access to Sports

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger™ are lacing up in Missouri to help sports programs at local middle schools. Mission Tiger is making game-changing donations through education nonprofit DonorsChoose to help Momentum Academy of St. Louis, Missouri; Valley Middle School of House Springs, Missouri; and other neighboring schools give students what they need to play like tigers.

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  • Tony the Tiger is stopping by Momentum Academy and Valley Middle School to surprise students and coaches with Mission Tiger donations to help their middle school sports programs continue to thrive.
  • Valley Middle School will receive fitness and training equipment for all their students to use and bolster their newly funded after-school sports programs.
  • In addition to donations to Momentum Academy and Valley Middle School, Mission Tiger funded all existing middle school projects on DonorsChoose in Missouri, helping even more kids in the state have better access to sports.
  • "We always encourage our students to work hard, both in the classroom and in their athletic pursuits," said Coach Jessica Young at Valley Middle School.

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Teams up with Albertsons Foundation to Bring Mission Tiger™ to the 2022 Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® are back in El Paso, Texas at this year's Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl along with Albertsons Foundation to announce a game-changing donation to kids at Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School through education nonprofit DonorsChoose. Presented during the Sun Bowl matchup between University of Pittsburgh and No. 18 University of California Los Angeles at noon (MT) on Dec. 30, 2022, the Mission Tiger funds will help the school purchase new equipment and gear for their sports programs, maintenance tools and more for strength training.

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  • Four years later, Tony the Tiger and the Sun Bowl Association are creating more opportunities for kids to play sports locally and beyond.
  • "The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl was always designed to highlight the game's focus on helping kids play sports.
  • Follow along with Kellogg's Frosted Flakes during the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl onFacebook,Instagramand TikTokand learn more at MissionTiger.com.
  • Tune in to watch the 2022 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on CBS starting at noon MST.

Tony the Tiger® Laces Up in Arkansas to Give More Middle School Kids Better Access to Sports

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger™ are off to the races in Springdale, Arkansas, to help support Don Tyson School of Innovation's (DTSOI) middle school sports programs. Mission Tiger is making a $25,000 donation to help the school purchase new equipment and training gear for their cross country and intramural sports teams.

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  • Mission Tiger is making a $25,000 donation to help the school purchase new equipment and training gear for their cross country and intramural sports teams.
  • Five years ago, this school started their middle school cross-country team with just seven students.
  • "When we learned that middle school sports are at risk due to lack of funding, Mission Tiger jumped at the opportunity to make a difference in the community.
  • "We are grateful to Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger for helping us invest more in our middle school sports programs to help our students thrive."

Tony the Tiger® and Mission Tiger™ Partner with Kroger® to Give More Middle School Kids Access to Sports

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Being part of a community means making a positive impact and giving back. For the first time, Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger™ have teamed up with The Kroger Co.® to fund $25,000 in classroom projects via education nonprofit DonorsChoose to support middle school sports programs in Kroger's backyard and help kids from Cincinnati's Withrow University High School play like tigers.

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  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes and Tony the Tiger joined Kroger at their annual Wellness Festival to surprise Withrow University High School with a donation that will support their middle school sports programs.
  • "When we learned that middle school sports are disappearing, we knew we had to get involved.
  • We are proud to partner with Kroger to encourage active lifestyles for kids in Cincinnati.
  • We are grateful to Mission Tiger and Kroger for helping us strengthen our school's middle school sports programs that will enable our students to thrive."

KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES®, TONY THE TIGER® AND QUARTERBACK JALEN HURTS GET MORE KIDS PLAYING IN AN UNFORGETTABLE MISSION TIGER™ EXPERIENCE IN PHILADELPHIA

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Tony the Tiger® recruited new ringers — quarterback Jalen Hurts and the CBS Sports crew — and treated Philadelphia youth football players like MVPs. Tony rallied his biggest Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger™ team yet to unveil a donation to bring back three middle school Rookie Tackle teams and start a new girls' flag football program at six middle schools. The new uniforms, equipment, field upgrades, buses and coaches are just what these kids need to get back in the game.

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  • The new uniforms, equipment, field upgrades, buses and coaches are just what these kids need to get back in the game.
  • In addition to putting on the game of a lifetime, Tony and Hurts surprised the students with a Mission Tiger donation that will help the School District of Philadelphia expand their middle school sports programs.
  • "Tony the Tiger, Jalen Hurts, and the whole CBS Sports crew gave our student athletes an experience of a lifetime.
  • Quarterback Jalen Hurts is the latest athlete superstar to join Mission Tiger.