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And the s&p-500 ended the day down/up xx points.
Oil closed at xxx dollars a barrel.
We're back-- chobani yogurt paying off thousands of dollars in debt so a school district in rhode island can offer all of its students healthy meals.
Unpaid lunch debts from low-income students put the school 77-thousand dollars in the red.
Chobani's donation comes in response to reports that children on free or reduced lunch would be given a "jelly" sandwich, instead of a hot meal -- until their debt is paid.
S/ hamdi ulukaya / chobani ceo :13 "i know it breaks our heart, it breaks many people's heart.
It breaks many people's heart, and we need to step up.
We'll take care of this school's bill, because everybody at chobani was heartbroken."
Chobani is also pledgeding to donate cups and bottles of its greek yogurt to the school.
The chenango county company is also giving big to its own community.
A nearly one million dollar donation, from chobani, to build a new firehouse and community center.
Chobani's donation is one of several.....coming from the state, local businesses, a bank and insurance company.
From the state, local businesses, a bank and insurance company.
Firehouse and community center.
Chobani's donation is one of several.....coming