Flushing, NY - December 18, 2012 - Rising Stars Youth Foundation along with Sugar Foods announced that it has donated $5,000 to Long Beach Public Schools. The donation was made to Arnold Epstein, Athletic Director for Long Beach Public Schools to aid in restoring the sports equipment that was lost during Hurricane Sandy.

Dan Gimpel, the Executive Director for Rising Stars Youth Foundation and a Long Beach resident stated, "We are proud to support our partners in the Long Beach Public Schools Athletic Department, in helping to replace the tremendous amount of equipment young people rely on for sporting and extracurricular activities lost in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Our hearts go out to all of those who were impacted by this tremendous natural disaster, and we're heartened by the way the Long Beach community in particular pulled together to lend one another a helping hand. The Rising Stars Youth Foundation, inspired by so many acts of sacrifice and selflessness, are proud to do our part to help build and restore Long Beach, a great place for kids to grow, learn, and prosper."

A spokesperson for Sugar Foods commented, "One of the founding principles at Sugar Foods Corporation is to take care of your neighbors. Rising Stars and Long Beach High School are our friends and our neighbors; and in Sandy's aftermath it is an honor and privilege to provide some well needed support. It is our hope that this small token will assist Long Beach's athletes to getting back on the field!"

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About Rising Stars Youth Foundation Operating as a 501(C)(3) Foundation since 1996, Rising Stars Youth Foundation promotes the importance of education, and life skills through the game of basketball. Our programming has been redesigned to provide youth with a more comprehensive educational model and offers life-enhancing experiences and sports programs that build character, and inspire our youth to excel and graduate High School and pursue a higher education or vocation.

About Sugar Foods Sugar Foods Corporation (SFC) is a privately-held company founded in 1948 which began as a local bulk sugar distributor throughout the New York metro area. Today, with over 2,000 SKUs, SFC supports a portfolio of products that includes popular brands such as Fresh Gourmet, Chef's Finest, N'Joy, and a host of other products. Throughout North America, SFC is the number one source for sweeteners, croutons, salad toppings, stuffing and breadcrumbs in foodservice and retail channels. With manufacturing locations in Sun Valley, CA, Commerce, CA, Villa Rica, GA, and Mazatlan, Mexico, the company's core values and team principles are focused on an enduring commitment to its Mission Statement - The Customer is King.

For additional information about Rising Stars Youth Foundation please visit our website at: www.risingstarsinc.org or contact Colin Mincy at (646) 479-3128 or Dan Gimpel at (516) 889-1372.

Flushing, NY - December 18, 2012 - Rising Stars Youth Foundation along with Sugar Foods announced that it has donated $5,000 to Long Beach Public Schools. The donation was made to Arnold Epstein, Athletic Director for Long Beach Public Schools to aid in restoring the sports equipment that was lost during Hurricane Sandy.

Dan Gimpel, the Executive Director for Rising Stars Youth Foundation and a Long Beach resident stated, "We are proud to support our partners in the Long Beach Public Schools Athletic Department, in helping to replace the tremendous amount of equipment young people rely on for sporting and extracurricular activities lost in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Our hearts go out to all of those who were impacted by this tremendous natural disaster, and we're heartened by the way the Long Beach community in particular pulled together to lend one another a helping hand. The Rising Stars Youth Foundation, inspired by so many acts of sacrifice and selflessness, are proud to do our part to help build and restore Long Beach, a great place for kids to grow, learn, and prosper."

A spokesperson for Sugar Foods commented, "One of the founding principles at Sugar Foods Corporation is to take care of your neighbors. Rising Stars and Long Beach High School are our friends and our neighbors; and in Sandy's aftermath it is an honor and privilege to provide some well needed support. It is our hope that this small token will assist Long Beach's athletes to getting back on the field!"

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About Rising Stars Youth Foundation Operating as a 501(C)(3) Foundation since 1996, Rising Stars Youth Foundation promotes the importance of education, and life skills through the game of basketball. Our programming has been redesigned to provide youth with a more comprehensive educational model and offers life-enhancing experiences and sports programs that build character, and inspire our youth to excel and graduate High School and pursue a higher education or vocation.

About Sugar Foods Sugar Foods Corporation (SFC) is a privately-held company founded in 1948 which began as a local bulk sugar distributor throughout the New York metro area. Today, with over 2,000 SKUs, SFC supports a portfolio of products that includes popular brands such as Fresh Gourmet, Chef's Finest, N'Joy, and a host of other products. Throughout North America, SFC is the number one source for sweeteners, croutons, salad toppings, stuffing and breadcrumbs in foodservice and retail channels. With manufacturing locations in Sun Valley, CA, Commerce, CA, Villa Rica, GA, and Mazatlan, Mexico, the company's core values and team principles are focused on an enduring commitment to its Mission Statement - The Customer is King.

For additional information about Rising Stars Youth Foundation please visit our website at: www.risingstarsinc.org or contact Colin Mincy at (646) 479-3128 or Dan Gimpel at (516) 889-1372.