The FINANCIAL -- Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced $9.5 million in grants to organizations with a shared mission of promoting healthy eating habits.

The funding will support nutrition education programs, provide classes focused on learning to cook and shop for healthier foods on a budget and provide live cooking demonstrations in communities nationwide.

In January 2011, according to Walmart, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama, announced an initiative to provide customers with healthier and more affordable food choices. This effort includes a commitment to increase funding for nutrition programs that help educate consumers about healthier food choices.

Through today’s announcement, which includes grants to organizations like Share Our Strength, the National 4-H Council and Action for Healthy Kids, the Walmart Foundation plans to reach nearly 300,000 people across the nationAs part of Walmart’s efforts, it has tapped the knowledge and expertise of award-winning nutritionist and author, Rovenia M. Brock Ph. D., known for providing a unique brand of inspiration, nutrition education, and health advice to help Americans develop better, more nutritious eating habits.

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