-- Bucket Buddies, the family-friendly brand dedicated to healthy eating, education, and community impact, recently donated 410 nutritious snacks — valued at over $1,600 — to Feeding South Dakota. The contribution reflects Smart Farms’ ongoing mission to promote food security, healthy eating, and agricultural education for families and children across the state.
Further details are available at https://bucketbuddies.xyz/
According to Feeding America’s 2024 report on hunger in South Dakota, more than 11 percent of residents — and one in eight children — experience food insecurity each year. Rising food costs and limited access to fresh, nutritious ingredients have deepened the challenge for many households, particularly in rural areas where grocery access remains limited. Feeding South Dakota plays a central role in addressing these needs, distributing over 16 million meals annually through food pantries, mobile distribution programs, and school partnerships. Donations such as this ensure that more families can access nourishing food, particularly in times of economic strain or seasonal shortages.
For Smart Farms and its Bucket Buddies program, the donation represents more than a financial gesture — it aligns with a broader vision of building self-reliant, nutrition-conscious communities.
“Bucket Buddies was created to make healthy eating fun and accessible for kids while teaching the importance of growing food and caring for our communities,” said Mike Smart, founder of Smart Farms and Bucket Buddies. “Supporting Feeding South Dakota aligns perfectly with that mission. Every snack represents not just nourishment, but a reminder that healthy food should be available to everyone.”
Bucket Buddies combines farm-based education with fun, family-oriented content and snack products designed to make healthy eating approachable for children. The program’s colorful characters and learning materials introduce young audiences to food origins, sustainability, and the importance of sharing resources with others. Rooted in sustainability and community values, Bucket Buddies brings together storytelling and nutrition to build a healthier future.
The Bucket Buddies initiative forms part of Smart Farms’ broader educational outreach, which promotes sustainability, agricultural literacy, and youth engagement through farm visits, learning tools, and food programs. Bucket Buddies plans to continue supporting community-based organizations across South Dakota and beyond, with the goal of connecting families to fresh, nutritious food while fostering education and empowerment for the next generation.
As Smart Farms and Feeding South Dakota work together toward a more resilient food system, the Bucket Buddies program reinforces how even small-scale, community-centered efforts can make a measurable difference in ensuring children and families have consistent access to wholesome nutrition. Those interested in supporting the Bucket Buddies program are encouraged to visit https://bucketbuddies.xyz/
Contact Info:
Name: MICHAEL SMART
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Organization: Smart Farms LLC
Address: 325 East 4th Street #84, Colton, South Dakota 57018, United States
Website: https://smartfarms.global/
Release ID: 89172910