Food processing distributor Nelson-Jameson announces college scholarship winners

Six students earn $5,000 provided by the Nelson-Jameson Foundation for college expenses

Nelson-Jameson recently announced the recipients of scholarships through the Nelson-Jameson Foundation (NJF). Six students, Taylor Nielson, Makenzie Skibbie, Danielle Chasten, Grace Cassidy, Kelden Cook, and Julianna Lopez, were each awarded a $5,000 scholarship toward college expenses.

Nielson and Skibbie are currently attending the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and are both pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Food Science and Technology. Chasten, Cassidy, Cook and Lopez are currently attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison pursuing Master’s degrees in Food Science.

“We congratulate Taylor, Makenzie, Danielle, Grace, Kelden, and Julianna on their well-deserved scholarships from Nelson-Jameson,” said Amanda Nelson Sasse, President of the Nelson-Jameson Foundation. “As an organization, we are committed to supporting the next generation of industry leaders, and we can’t wait to watch each recipient continue their educational journeys and pursue their dreams beyond the classroom.” 

Nelson-Jameson’s food and dairy scholarship program began in 2021 with the establishment of two annual Food Science scholarships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2022, Nelson-Jameson’s Foundation was established, and two more scholarships were added at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. 

Nelson-Jameson plans to expand the scholarship program to create more opportunities for future industry innovators and leaders. 

The Nelson-Jameson Foundation Mission

The Nelson-Jameson Foundation is focused on supporting philanthropic organizations that enhance its core value as a Golden Rule Company. Grants are targeted toward charitable programs that are related to the food and dairy industries or support charities that are important to Nelson-Jameson employees and the communities in which they reside.

About Nelson-Jameson   

Nelson-Jameson is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor to the food processing industry. From the company’s roots in dairy production supplies, it has expanded to offer a broad range of food processing products and services that help food and beverage organizations operate efficiently with the highest quality, food safety, and compliance standards. The company represents more than 1,000 vendors, distributes more than 78,000 curated products, and employs more than 260 people nationwide. The food processing industry leader also operates NEXT Logistics, a transportation arm that provides delivery services from its Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Pennsylvania, and Texas strategic distribution centers.  

For more than 76 years, Nelson-Jameson has supported food, beverage, and dairy processors with innovative products and a comprehensive set of solutions that keep pace with changing consumer tastes, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels.  The company values delivering the exceptional for its customers by leading with the guiding principles of kindness and mutual respect. Nelson-Jameson is a supplier of choice for customers in all 50 states and international markets.

For more information, please visit www.nelsonjameson.com.