MILITARY BOWL AND WEGMANS GO THE EXTRA YARD FOR TEACHERS

The National Capital Region’s college football bowl game and its supermarket partner continue providing grants to teachers with military ties and those who teach in military communities

The Military Bowl Foundation and its partner, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., for the second consecutive year will honor some of the most important members of the National Capital Region community as part of the Extra Yard for Teachers initiative.

The program, which is organized by the College Football Playoff Foundation, the Military Bowl and Wegmans, provides grants to deserving public school teachers for use in their classrooms and for their students. Preference will be given to teachers who are veterans or from military families as well as to teachers who serve communities with significant military populations.

“We are excited to once again recognize some of the best in the profession who positively influence the next generation of learners,” Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. “The Military Bowl is very appreciative of the support of Wegmans, which shares our commitment not only to those helping shape and develop the minds of these future leaders, but also is dedicated to helping those who serve our great nation.”

Nominations and submissions for the grants can be made at militarybowl.link/2024eyft through September 30. Selected teachers will be honored at the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl game.

Additionally, on September 17, the Military Bowl will join bowl games across the nation as they honor educators on the Big Day for Teachers.

“At Wegmans, we believe education creates opportunity, which is why we’ve included education and youth support in our giving priorities,” said Chris Holland, community engagement and communications manager at Wegmans. “We are honored to continue our partnership with the Military Bowl in support of Extra Yard for Teachers. There are many worthy educators in the National Capital Area that have served our nation and continue to serve our communities, and we encourage everyone to learn more about the program and to submit nominations. We look forward to recognizing these wonderful teachers over the coming months and celebrating them at the Military Bowl in December.” 

Last year, the Military Bowl Foundation, Wegmans and College Football Playoff Foundation provided grants to 11 local teachers in recognition of their dedication to students. These teachers represented school districts from throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, including Washington, D.C., and Anne Arundel, Fairfax, Frederick, Prince George’s and Prince William counties. 

This year’s Go Bowling Military Bowl will be held on Saturday, December 28, kicking off at 5:45 p.m. ET at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., and televised on ESPN. The game once again will match teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference. Proceeds from the Bowl benefit Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation’s 294-acre retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers.