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The Wonderful Company announced today the latest recipients of its Central Valley Community Grants program, featuring programs supporting charitable causes and local residents in three rural Fresno County cities.

The company’s program supports local nonprofits and schools throughout the Valley. This year, the company committed more than $1.5 million in grant funding to 43 organizations, ranging from health and wellness programs to education, recreation, community beautification, and other social services.

“Local organizations are being asked to do more with fewer resources,” said Andy Anzaldo, chief operating officer of corporate social responsibility at The Wonderful Company. “The Wonderful Community Grants program reflects a long-standing commitment to place-based giving by supporting the organizations that form the backbone of healthy, resilient communities, ensuring the Central Valley continues to be a place of opportunity for generations to come.”

The program serves as the flagship initiative for the Wonderful Company. Co-owners Lynda and Stewart Resnick, along with their foundations, have invested over $850 million in the region, aiming to drive long-term social, educational and economic progress.

Some of the recipients include The Open Door Network in Delano; Central California Food Bank’s delivery services in Delano, Firebaugh and Avenal; Links for Life; Shoes That Fit and the Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County’s Del Rey clubhouse.

“Thanks to The Wonderful Company’s generous support, we have been able to open doors for our youth to learn, grow, and thrive,” Del Rey Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County club Unit Director Rudy Matcham said. “Wonderful’s support has been instrumental in expanding programs like Triple Play: Daily Challenges and Healthy Habits, and in ensuring the successful launch of the Alebrijes program, where youth are encouraged to explore physical activity, nutrition, and cultural storytelling through hands-on learning, from the kitchen to the classroom.”