Healthier Generation gets $315,000 from Harris Teeter roundup campaign

Alliance for a Healthier Generation is receiving a $315,000 donation from Harris Teeter from last fall’s Together in Education Round Up Campaign. The 2026 campaign is now underway through Sept. 30, with shoppers able to round up purchases at checkout to support healthier school environments and other nonprofit partners.

Why it matters: - The donation will help Healthier Generation expand programs that connect health and learning in schools and youth-serving organizations. - The 2026 roundup campaign gives Harris Teeter shoppers a simple way to fund healthier futures for young people across the Southeast.

What happened: - Alliance for a Healthier Generation marked a $315,000 contribution from Harris Teeter raised through the retailer’s Together in Education Round Up Campaign last fall. - Harris Teeter is again supporting Healthier Generation in the 2026 campaign. - Customers can round up purchases to the nearest whole dollar at checkout through Sept. 30 at Harris Teeter stores and fuel centers.

The details: - Healthier Generation will use the money to support schools and youth-serving organizations with resources, training and technical assistance. - The work is aimed at creating healthier school environments and advancing whole child health best practices. - Healthier Generation is one of four nonprofits in Harris Teeter’s campaign, alongside Communities In Schools, The Salvation Army and Classroom Central. - Harris Teeter says the program is meant to strengthen educational opportunities and support students, educators and families in the communities it serves. - Since 1998, Harris Teeter has given more than $34 million through its Together in Education programs. - The 2025 Round Up Campaign raised more than $1 million collectively for the nonprofit partners. - Healthier Generation is encouraging shoppers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and Washington, D.C., to participate. - Healthier Generation says every donation helps expand opportunities for young people to lead healthier lives.

Between the lines: - The campaign leans on small checkout donations, which can add up into meaningful funding for school and community programs. - Harris Teeter’s repeated selection of Healthier Generation suggests the retailer views the nonprofit as a core partner in its education-focused giving.

What's next: - The 2026 Round Up Campaign runs through Sept. 30. - Funds raised during the campaign will continue supporting Healthier Generation and the other nonprofit partners across the Southeast. - Healthier Generation directs supporters to learn more on its website and follow the organization on LinkedIn.