How we celebrated Whole Grains Month 2017:
1. “GOOD GRAINS FOR A GOOD CAUSE” CAMPAIGN
Our Whole Grains Month theme for 2017 was Good Grains for a Good Cause. Participants nominated their favorite charity to win cases and cases of whole grain foods. Folks nominated 177 charities across 41 states and territories, and 21 companies pledged a total 125 cases of whole grain foods. Read about the winning organization here.
A big thank you to the following companies for donating prizes: Back to Nature, Barbara’s Bakery, Bob’s Red Mill, Catallia Mexican Foods, Dr. Kracker, Freekehlicious, Grainful, Hathor Do Brasil (Granó), Hodgson Mill, Homefree, InHarvest, Kellogg’s, Lotus Foods, Lundberg Family Farms, Mary’s Gone Crackers, Mockmill, Ozery Bakery/Pita Break, Pamela’s Products, Popsalot, Riviana Foods
2. Introduced a “GUESS THE GRAINS” QUIZ
3. SHAREd #WHOLEGRAINSMONTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Tell us how you’re celebrating! Use the #WholeGrainsMonth hashtag and tag the Oldways Whole Grains Council on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you’re using products with the Stamp, share your photos and tag them with #showustheStamp!
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Media Buzz for Whole Grains Month 2017
Enjoy these 5 Whole Grains for Better Health — Huffington Post — September 26, 2017
Go Whole Grain with a Matcha Green Smoothie Soak — Robin Asbell — September 23, 2017
Why it’s Worth Embracing Ancient Wheat — Seattle Times — September 20, 2017
Meatless Monday: Rosh Hashana 2017 — the Bitter and the Sweet — Huffington Post — September 18, 2017
The Whole Truth about Whole Grains — MyCentralJersey.com — September 18, 2017
Try a Sweet Potato and Corn Scone for Whole Grains Month — Robin Asbell — September 16, 2017
Recipe report: Plant-forward dishes — FoodService Director — September 15, 2017
The Best Items to Donate to a Food Pantry — US News Eat + Run Blog — September 14, 2017
September is Whole Grains Month: Here is What You Need to Know About Grains — Huffington Post — September 12, 2017
The How and Why of Whole Grains in Your Diet — Lake News Online — September 12, 2017
Meatless Monday: Cheap Eats for Tough Times — Huffington Post — September 11, 2017
Trim Your Tailgate Party — The Happy, Healthy Kitchen — September 11, 2017
Don’t Work Your Tail Off Tailgating Menu — NBC TV’s Atlanta & Company — September 11, 2017
Oldways marks Whole Grains Month by gathering donations from members to combat food insecurity — Food Navigator-USA — September 7, 2017
Exclusive interview on Whole Grains Month, with the Oldways Whole Grains Council — Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery — September 6, 2017
Fareway dietitian, Caitlyn Ferin, is here to celebrate Whole Grains Month — News 4 Today KTIV (NBC) & KCRG-IOW (ABC) — Aired September 5, 6, & 9, 2017
September is Whole Grains Month, Enter Your Fave Charity to Win Free Food! — Robin Asbell — September 2, 2017
Rising Up — The World in a Crust of Bread — Huffington Post — August 28, 2017