BAKERSFIELD, CA - On Sunday, April 6th, Grimmway Produce Group (GPG) President and CEO, Jeff Huckaby, announced the recipients of the 2025 Grimmway Produce Group Scholarship Program, formerly the Grimmway Farms Scholarship Program. This annual initiative, open exclusively to the children of GPG employees, supports high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education and vocational training. Recipients were celebrated during an awards ceremony held at our annual company picnic.

The GPG Scholarship Program is awarded to the children of employees who are high school seniors seeking to further their education by either attending a two or four-year college or university, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college. This year, we were also excited to announce our new Vocational Scholarship, designed specifically for high school seniors pursuing education at vocational or trade schools. The scholarships are granted based on academic achievement and are renewable for four years. Applicants of the program who have a grade point average of 4.0 or greater also received a laptop computer in addition to their monetary scholarship.

“At Grimmway Produce Group, we are proud to support our family of employees and the next generation of professionals, leaders, and innovators. Supporting these students as they take the next step in their education journey is a privilege, and I look forward to seeing all they accomplish. They represent the future, and we’re proud to play a role in helping them build it,” said Jeff Huckaby, President and CEO, in a recent press release.

“These students have shown incredible dedication and determination throughout their academic journey. We’re proud to stand behind them as they pursue their goals,” said Dana Brennan, Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Responsibility. “Their achievements reflect the strong values and work ethic shared by our GPG family of employees, and we’re excited to see how they continue to grow and contribute to their communities.”

This year’s recipients plan to attend a wide range of universities, community colleges, and trade schools, pursuing studies in fields such as agriculture, healthcare, engineering, education, and business. The scholarship program has awarded hundreds of scholarships since its inception, creating long-lasting opportunities for students and their families.