A teacher’s Facebook post about helping out a hungry student got the attention of Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez.
Brooke Goins teaches at Jacksonboro Elementary School in Tennessee. She posted an emotional video on social media earlier this month about having to buy a student some food. She said, “Today I cried for a child, a child who so innocently talked about food and the lack of it.”
The situation got Goins and the school to start a food pantry. Lopez and Rodriguez heard about the story and decided to help.
The couple has an ownership stake in Tiller And Hatch. They make healthy, prepackaged meals. Lopez and Rodriguez pledged a year worth of food for the school pantry. They made a FaceTime call to the school to announce the donation.
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When we heard about the students and amazing teachers at Jacksboro Elementary in Tennessee, we knew we had to help. We heard teachers were helping students bring home food when they didn’t have enough. When we saw this story, it brought tears not just to my eyes, but Alex’s as well! I don’t know if you guys know, but Alex and I are part owners in a company called Tiller & Hatch, and we decided to donate a years worth of of their yummy, healthy meals, for the students and their school’s food pantry. This is why being a business owner, and having actual ownership in companies (not licensing), is so important to me and Alex, especially as Latinos. It’s about showing our community, this is what life can be. You can take charge and take ownership. It allows us to have a say in creating things that make people’s lives better and have partners that share our passion for giving back. Because giving back and being there for others is really what matters most We are happy to be in business with partners who also believe no child should EVER have to go to sleep hungry. Everyone should have access to delicious, nutritious food. This was my favorite moment of the month and it’s one of the best things we’ve been able to do. @tillerandhatch #tillerandhatch
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