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10-06-2025
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Lewis Cellars Awards $275,000 to Napa County Nonprofits Through Its 2025 Community Grants Program
Annual Initiative Supports Local Efforts in Education, Food Security, Health, and Environmental Stewardship NAPA, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lewis Cellars announced it has awarded $275,000 to nonprofit organizations across Napa County through its annual 2025 Community Grants Program. Now in its second year, the program reflects the winery's ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the communities where its employees and their families live and work. This latest series of grants brings the total amount dedicated by Lewis Cellars within the Napa region to nearly half a million dollars in just two years. Focused on long-term impact, this year's grant recipients are driving critical progress in youth education, food access, environmental sustainability, and family wellness. The diversity of this year's grants includes expanding access to domestic violence support, launching a new STEM elective requested by hundreds of middle school students, providing bilingual nature-based field trips all of which underscores the power of community partnership. 'Community is the foundation of everything we do, and with the opening of our new Lewis Cellars estate this summer that commitment is as steadfast as ever,' said Dennis Bell, vice president of Lewis Cellars. 'Through our grants program, we are proud to support organizations that create opportunity, stability, and resilience across Napa County. These nonprofits are doing critical work, and we're honored to help them reach their goals and further their impact.' Launched in 2024, the Lewis Cellars Community Grants program funds key focus areas including education, youth development, the environment, food access, arts, health and wellness, and social services. The 2025 grant cycle drew a record number of requested funds across the region. A team of Lewis employees carefully reviewed each proposal before making final selections, ensuring the process remained inclusive, thoughtful, and grounded in community perspective. Among the 2025 recipients are: Napa Resource Conservation District (RCD): Expanding outdoor education and nature-based field trips for hundreds of local students. Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center: Supporting arts programming that fosters cultural connection and enrichment for Hispanic seniors and their families. NEWS Napa: Strengthening crisis response and support for survivors of domestic violence. Silverado Middle School: Launching new STEM and woodshop electives to introduce students to future career pathways. Downtown Napa Farmers Market: Increasing access to fresh, healthy foods through an expanded Market Match program for low-income families. 'At the Napa RCD, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to connect with the natural world through hands-on, outdoor learning,' said Frances Knapczyk, program director at the Napa Resource Conservation District. 'Thanks to the support of Lewis Cellars, we're able to expand our nature-based education programs to reach even more students across Napa County, many of whom might not otherwise have access to these experiences. We're proud to partner with a local business that values environmental stewardship and educational equity as deeply as we do.' The full list of the 2025 Lewis Cellars Community Grant recipients includes: 10,000 Degrees; Alternatives for Better Living; COPE Family Center; Downtown Napa Farmers Market; Feeding It Forward; Napa County Children and Families Commission; Napa Resource Conservation District; Napa Valley Support Services; NEWS Napa; Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center; Silverado Middle School; The School Garden Doctor; and UpValley Family Centers. The winery will continue its Community Grants Program annually, with applications reopening in January 2026. For more information and updates, visit To learn more about The Wonderful Company's broader corporate social responsibility efforts, visit About Lewis Cellars Unapologetically bold, Lewis Cellars is a luxury Napa Valley winery specializing in opulent big reds and sexy chardonnays. The winery emphasizes the importance of the journey from grape to glass, crafting world-class wines that are unmistakably Lewis. Offering more than 30 years of excellence, Lewis Cellars captures the attention of in-the-know wine connoisseurs, having been named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2016 for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Discover Lewis at its new Napa Valley estate in the historic Stags Leap District on the Silverado Trail, opening Summer 2025. Lewis wines can also be found at or through select retailers, fine wine shops, and restaurants. Lewis Insiders are the first to receive access and updates about the latest releases and estate events. To learn more or become an Insider, visit or explore our Corporate Social Responsibility work at Contact:media@
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lewis Cellars Awards $275,000 to Napa County Nonprofits Through Its 2025 Community Grants Program
Annual Initiative Supports Local Efforts in Education, Food Security, Health, and Environmental Stewardship NAPA, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lewis Cellars announced it has awarded $275,000 to nonprofit organizations across Napa County through its annual 2025 Community Grants Program. Now in its second year, the program reflects the winery's ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the communities where its employees and their families live and work. This latest series of grants brings the total amount dedicated by Lewis Cellars within the Napa region to nearly half a million dollars in just two years. Focused on long-term impact, this year's grant recipients are driving critical progress in youth education, food access, environmental sustainability, and family wellness. The diversity of this year's grants includes expanding access to domestic violence support, launching a new STEM elective requested by hundreds of middle school students, providing bilingual nature-based field trips all of which underscores the power of community partnership. 'Community is the foundation of everything we do, and with the opening of our new Lewis Cellars estate this summer that commitment is as steadfast as ever,' said Dennis Bell, vice president of Lewis Cellars. 'Through our grants program, we are proud to support organizations that create opportunity, stability, and resilience across Napa County. These nonprofits are doing critical work, and we're honored to help them reach their goals and further their impact.' Launched in 2024, the Lewis Cellars Community Grants program funds key focus areas including education, youth development, the environment, food access, arts, health and wellness, and social services. The 2025 grant cycle drew a record number of requested funds across the region. A team of Lewis employees carefully reviewed each proposal before making final selections, ensuring the process remained inclusive, thoughtful, and grounded in community perspective. Among the 2025 recipients are: Napa Resource Conservation District (RCD): Expanding outdoor education and nature-based field trips for hundreds of local students. Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center: Supporting arts programming that fosters cultural connection and enrichment for Hispanic seniors and their families. NEWS Napa: Strengthening crisis response and support for survivors of domestic violence. Silverado Middle School: Launching new STEM and woodshop electives to introduce students to future career pathways. Downtown Napa Farmers Market: Increasing access to fresh, healthy foods through an expanded Market Match program for low-income families. 'At the Napa RCD, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to connect with the natural world through hands-on, outdoor learning,' said Frances Knapczyk, program director at the Napa Resource Conservation District. 'Thanks to the support of Lewis Cellars, we're able to expand our nature-based education programs to reach even more students across Napa County, many of whom might not otherwise have access to these experiences. We're proud to partner with a local business that values environmental stewardship and educational equity as deeply as we do.' The full list of the 2025 Lewis Cellars Community Grant recipients includes: 10,000 Degrees; Alternatives for Better Living; COPE Family Center; Downtown Napa Farmers Market; Feeding It Forward; Napa County Children and Families Commission; Napa Resource Conservation District; Napa Valley Support Services; NEWS Napa; Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center; Silverado Middle School; The School Garden Doctor; and UpValley Family Centers. The winery will continue its Community Grants Program annually, with applications reopening in January 2026. For more information and updates, visit To learn more about The Wonderful Company's broader corporate social responsibility efforts, visit About Lewis Cellars Unapologetically bold, Lewis Cellars is a luxury Napa Valley winery specializing in opulent big reds and sexy chardonnays. The winery emphasizes the importance of the journey from grape to glass, crafting world-class wines that are unmistakably Lewis. Offering more than 30 years of excellence, Lewis Cellars captures the attention of in-the-know wine connoisseurs, having been named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2016 for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Discover Lewis at its new Napa Valley estate in the historic Stags Leap District on the Silverado Trail, opening Summer 2025. Lewis wines can also be found at or through select retailers, fine wine shops, and restaurants. Lewis Insiders are the first to receive access and updates about the latest releases and estate events. To learn more or become an Insider, visit or explore our Corporate Social Responsibility work at Contact:media@
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ring in summer at these 14 farmers markets in Pierce & Thurston counties
Farmers market season is well underway in the South Sound, with events every day but Wednesday, and there's at least one newcomer to check out in Pierce County. The year-round Proctor Farmers Market in Tacoma has been in high-season since April, following a busier-than-usual winter with two markets each month instead of just one. The downtown market on Broadway and the big Saturday event in Puyallup also kicked off last month. Growing markets in Lakewood, DuPont and 10-year-old Gig Harbor also continue in 2025, while University Place welcomes its first farmers market to Cirque Park every Friday afternoon into the evening. That one is run by Patty Villa, who also spearheaded a market at Sunrise Village for a few years now. (Note that the latter Sunday morning market has moved to bigger digs at Frontier Park this summer.) Villa had been developing the UP market with the city before learning that nearby Steilacoom would cancel its market (and its popular summer concert series) due to funding challenges, she told The News Tribune in an email. She said she was sorry to see a market falter, adding that if UP 'can help fill the void they left, that is a bonus.' 'The purpose is to bring local products to the community, including fresh produce and other foods, provide a wholesome activity, and support and incubate small local businesses,' as she described the boost farmers markets can provide to the local economy and culture. 'Good economic-development activity on a small scale.' In Thurston County, the venerable Olympia Farmers Market, which turns 50 this year, continues three days a week through October. (Note that it's listed below on Saturday but also runs Thursday and Friday.) There are also weekend markets in Tenino and Tumwater. Find our guide to all the farmers markets in Pierce and Thurston counties below, organized by day. Many accept SNAP/EBT payment, and a few offer Market Match dollars, which extend those support programs by allowing participants to purchase more fresh produce, plant starts and seeds. A separate Pierce County grant is also available for seniors. ▪ Fort Steilacoom Park, ▪ June 3-Aug. 26, 2-7 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: lots of space and lunch options, plus fresh take-home foods and lawn games ▪ Broadway from 9th to 11th, ▪ April 3-Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (no market June 19) ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match and Tacoma sustainability grant for total match up to $35 ▪ Great for: lunch outside; bonus gifts like jewelry, dried lavender, handmade soaps ▪ Skansie Brothers Park, ▪ May 22-Aug. 28, 1-6 p.m. ▪ Great for: market with a view and some vendors that don't hop the Narrows ▪ Clocktower Park, 1301 Palisade Blvd., ▪ May 29-July 31 (no market June 19), 3-7 p.m. ▪ Great for: park setting, early dinner and mix of vendors; fall market planned for Sept. 14 ▪ North Park, Calistoga Street and Washington Avenue, ▪ May 9-Aug. 22, 3-7 p.m. ▪ Great for: views of Mt. Rainier; nice mix of produce, take-home foods, crafts and gifts ▪ Cirque Park (near skate park, enter at Cirque Drive), ▪ June 6-Aug. 29, 3-8 p.m. ▪ Great for: Friday night in the park ▪ 700 Capitol Way N., ▪ Thursday-Sunday, April 3-Oct. 31 (weekends only November-December, Saturday only January-March), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT plus Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: three-days-a-week shopping at one of the state's oldest markets, established in 1975 ▪ North 27th and North Proctor, ▪ March 29-Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ▪ Winter Season 2026: Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: lots of produce, proteins, snacks and lunch in a walkable, urban neighborhood ▪ Pioneer Park & Pavilion, 300 S. Meridian, ▪ April 19-Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: tons of everything at one of WA's biggest markets, including a designated food court and crafts, in the heart of downtown ▪ Yelm Community Center, McKenzie Avenue at 2nd Street, ▪ May 3-Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT, also offers $5 Market Bucks through local bank support ▪ Great for: park access plus children's program ▪ 213 Sussex Ave., ▪ May 3-Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: approachable market in downtown setting ▪ West Central Park, 1919 Harrison Ave., ▪ May 3-Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Great for: intimate market with fresh produce and lunch options, plus live music and kids activities ▪ Frontier Park, ▪ May 4-July 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT ▪ Note: new location for former Sunrise Village market to allow for more vendors and amenities ▪ Great for: the only Sunday market in Pierce County ▪ Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School (Capital and Dennis), ▪ 2nd and 4th Sunday, June 8-Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: local produce, take-home foods and live music, plus playground and space for families
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ring in summer at these 14 farmers markets in Pierce & Thurston counties
Farmers market season is well underway in the South Sound, with events every day but Wednesday, and there's at least one newcomer to check out in Pierce County. The year-round Proctor Farmers Market in Tacoma has been in high-season since April, following a busier-than-usual winter with two markets each month instead of just one. The downtown market on Broadway and the big Saturday event in Puyallup also kicked off last month. Growing markets in Lakewood, DuPont and 10-year-old Gig Harbor also continue in 2025, while University Place welcomes its first farmers market to Cirque Park every Friday afternoon into the evening. That one is run by Patty Villa, who also spearheaded a market at Sunrise Village for a few years now. (Note that the latter Sunday morning market has moved to bigger digs at Frontier Park this summer.) Villa had been developing the UP market with the city before learning that nearby Steilacoom would cancel its market (and its popular summer concert series) due to funding challenges, she told The News Tribune in an email. She said she was sorry to see a market falter, adding that if UP 'can help fill the void they left, that is a bonus.' 'The purpose is to bring local products to the community, including fresh produce and other foods, provide a wholesome activity, and support and incubate small local businesses,' as she described the boost farmers markets can provide to the local economy and culture. 'Good economic-development activity on a small scale.' In Thurston County, the venerable Olympia Farmers Market, which turns 50 this year, continues three days a week through October. (Note that it's listed below on Saturday but also runs Thursday and Friday.) There are also weekend markets in Tenino and Tumwater. Find our guide to all the farmers markets in Pierce and Thurston counties below, organized by day. Many accept SNAP/EBT payment, and a few offer Market Match dollars, which extend those support programs by allowing participants to purchase more fresh produce, plant starts and seeds. A separate Pierce County grant is also available for seniors. ▪ Fort Steilacoom Park, ▪ June 3-Aug. 26, 2-7 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: lots of space and lunch options, plus fresh take-home foods and lawn games ▪ Broadway from 9th to 11th, ▪ April 3-Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (no market June 19) ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match and Tacoma sustainability grant for total match up to $35 ▪ Great for: lunch outside; bonus gifts like jewelry, dried lavender, handmade soaps ▪ Skansie Brothers Park, ▪ May 22-Aug. 28, 1-6 p.m. ▪ Great for: market with a view and some vendors that don't hop the Narrows ▪ Clocktower Park, 1301 Palisade Blvd., ▪ May 29-July 31 (no market June 19), 3-7 p.m. ▪ Great for: park setting, early dinner and mix of vendors; fall market planned for Sept. 14 ▪ North Park, Calistoga Street and Washington Avenue, ▪ May 9-Aug. 22, 3-7 p.m. ▪ Great for: views of Mt. Rainier; nice mix of produce, take-home foods, crafts and gifts ▪ Cirque Park (near skate park, enter at Cirque Drive), ▪ June 6-Aug. 29, 3-8 p.m. ▪ Great for: Friday night in the park ▪ 700 Capitol Way N., ▪ Thursday-Sunday, April 3-Oct. 31 (weekends only November-December, Saturday only January-March), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT plus Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: three-days-a-week shopping at one of the state's oldest markets, established in 1975 ▪ North 27th and North Proctor, ▪ March 29-Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ▪ Winter Season 2026: Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: lots of produce, proteins, snacks and lunch in a walkable, urban neighborhood ▪ Pioneer Park & Pavilion, 300 S. Meridian, ▪ April 19-Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: tons of everything at one of WA's biggest markets, including a designated food court and crafts, in the heart of downtown ▪ Yelm Community Center, McKenzie Avenue at 2nd Street, ▪ May 3-Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT, also offers $5 Market Bucks through local bank support ▪ Great for: park access plus children's program ▪ 213 Sussex Ave., ▪ May 3-Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: approachable market in downtown setting ▪ West Central Park, 1919 Harrison Ave., ▪ May 3-Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Great for: intimate market with fresh produce and lunch options, plus live music and kids activities ▪ Frontier Park, ▪ May 4-July 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT ▪ Note: new location for former Sunrise Village market to allow for more vendors and amenities ▪ Great for: the only Sunday market in Pierce County ▪ Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School (Capital and Dennis), ▪ 2nd and 4th Sunday, June 8-Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ▪ Accepts SNAP/EBT with Market Match up to $25 ▪ Great for: local produce, take-home foods and live music, plus playground and space for families
