The Dollar General Literacy Foundation and Mondelez partner to host 'Read with Ritz'

WHITES CREEK, Tenn — In celebration of National Read a Book Day, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) and Mondelez hosted ' Read with Ritz ' at Alex Green Elementary School in Whites Creek, Tennessee. The event included a surprise $50,000 donation from Dollar General’s Reading Revolution program, as well as giveaways to students and staff.

“The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to partner with Mondelez to support and enhance Alex Green’s current literacy programs and show our gratitude to the school’s educators and staff,” said Denine Torr, executive director of the DGLF. “Through this event, we hope to spread joy and encourage the love of reading, as well as show our appreciation to the teachers and staff for their efforts to enhance literacy programming for middle Tennessee youth.”

The surprise $50,000 Reading Revolution donation may be used to purchase books, technology programs, computers and/or other education supplies or resources needed to advance literacy gains. Dollar General has awarded more than $4.8 million to 130 schools and literacy-focused non-profit organizations since the program’s inception in 2013.

Additional donations at the event included Mondelez snacks, a backpack and a new book for every student. All teachers and staff received DG gift cards for supplies and materials.