Newman’s Own Foundation Unveils Campus Community Service Challenge Grant Recipients

Over $100,000 Awarded During America East Conference Basketball Championship

Westport, Connecticut — Yesterday, during the America East Conference Basketball Championship, Newman’s Own Foundation unveiled the top three grant recipients of its first-ever Campus Community Service Challenge. Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf in connection with University of Vermont’s Campus Kitchen received the top grant of $25,000. Best Buddies Connecticut working with University of Hartford’s Best Buddies chapter received $15,000. $10,000 was awarded to The River Coalition in partnership with University of Maine’s Black Bear Mentors. In total, over $100,000 was awarded to nonprofits throughout the tournament.

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