Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and Simply Good Foods Ignite Change with Spark & Spoon Project

Denver, CO - April 17, 2024 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and nutritional snacking company Simply Good Foods (Nasdaq: SMPL), headquartered in Denver, are thrilled to unveil their transformative partnership and together launch the Spark & Spoon Project which seeks to create positive change on the intractable issues of food insecurity, childhood obesity, and lack of nutrition education so every Club kid can reach their full potential.   

This innovative project will create equitable opportunities for over 28,000 kids and teens across Metro Denver to access unique nutrition education, healthy lifestyle, and culinary programs and address food insecurity among Club member families. Through this collaboration, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver will expand cooking classes across all Clubs, distribute weekly healthy food boxes to all Club families in need, organize field trips showcasing unique career and learning opportunities, and sponsor a new full-time staff member to join the of the Boys & Girls Club team to manage the Spark & Spoon Project.  

Simply Good Foods' strong multi-year commitment goes beyond financial support, as the company actively collaborates on forward-thinking programming, volunteers time, and develops community resources like the Spark & Spoon Community Cookbook. This cookbook, featuring recipes from Club members and their families, aims to build a sense of community, celebrate cultural foods, and encourage healthy eating habits. 

Geoff Tanner, President & CEO of Simply Good Foods and the newest addition to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver board, has been instrumental in steering this partnership to fruition.  

"We are immensely grateful for Geoff Tanner and his team's visionary leadership and commitment to the youth in our community. Their stewardship of the Spark & Spoon partnership will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on the lives of the kids we serve," said Erin Porteous, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. 

"Simply Good Foods is proud to join forces with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver for the Spark & Spoon Project. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering kids to live healthier lifestyles that can lead to academic success, improved mental and physical health outcomes, and community connections. We are excited to contribute our resources and unique expertise to create meaningful and positive experiences for Club members," said Geoff Tanner, President & CEO of Simply Good Foods. 

The Spark & Spoon Project initiative marks a significant stride towards healthier kids and communities, with both organizations eager to witness the positive impact on the lives of young individuals served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.  

For more information about Spark & Spoon and how to join the initiative, please contact Suzanne Whitney, Director of Marketing & Communications of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, at SuzanneW@bgcmd.org, or Jennifer Livingston, Director, PR & Social Media at Simply Good Foods at jlivingston@simplygoodfoodsco.com.