HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mars Wrigley is pleased to announce that the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant was awarded to ten educational and cultural institutions across the United States in the areas of research and chocolate programming. Winners were announced at a virtual gala of the Heritage Chocolate Society on the evening of July 13. The Heritage Chocolate Society seeks to further the study of chocolate’s rich history and its impact on past and present culture in the Americas. Since 2013, there has been a total of $372,000 in grant funds awarded.
“This year we are awarding an unprecedented $100,000, double the amount given last year, in grant funds to ten different historic, research and community organizations for projects dedicated to deeper discovery into the influence of chocolate on global heritage and culture,” said Gail Broadright, Director of Premium Brands: Sales, Marketing and Ux. “We believe this year’s winners will provide immersive educational experiences that bring these chocolate stories to life and preserve them for future generations, shaping a world that is connected, caring and celebratory.”
Mars Wrigley awarded grants to the following:
Stratford Hall (Stratford, VA): Grant funds will be used to support the development and execution of two educational programs comprised of lectures and cooking demonstrations from African American chefs and historical interpretors, focusing on the intersections of…
