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PepsiCo and PepsiCo Foundation
gave $200,000 to St. Augustine High School during the week leading up to the Super Bowl. The donation includes $100,000 toward scholarships supporting Purple Knights going on to higher education, $50,000 toward emergency funding for students facing financial challenges and another $50,000 in flexible funds.
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The Louisiana Beverage Association and American Beverage
donated $25,000 to Recycle Dat!, the City of New Orleans’ and New Orleans & Co.’s Carnival-time recycling initiative. Operated by the nonprofit Grounds Krewe, the program collects plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans, and unwanted beads along parade routes as well as operating recycling spots. In 2024, Recycle Dat! collected more than 10 tons of recyclable materials during the last two weeks of parades.
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The Trump administration…