In a joint collaboration emphasizing community support and sustainable agriculture, the Deltapine Field to Closet initiative and Covered in Cotton donated 200 blankets to the CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
The donation took place on March 20 and highlights the organizations’ shared dedication to using their resources and networks to support communities across the Cotton Belt. In the photograph above, From left, Sydney Sylvester, child development intern, CRISTUS Children’s; Alexis Medina, child life coordinator, CRISTUS Children’s; Tracy Woodard, owner, Covered in Cotton; Lindsey Battle, trait marketing and launch lead-regional crops, Bayer Crop Science; and Lauren Bessent, Deltapine brand manager, Bayer Crop Science.
“This is more than a blanket donation; it’s a testament to how brands can invest in American families and businesses and make a meaningful impact in the areas where they live and work,” said Tracy Woodard, founder and owner of Covered in Cotton, along with her husband, Ty.
Since 2017, Field to Closet has worked to bridge the gap between the grower, industry and the end consumer, providing opportunities for brands and retailers to support United States cotton production and the creation of cotton goods that give back to growers and local communities.
During the 2023 Deltapine NPE Summit in San Antonio, Woodard spoke to growers about the organization’s partnership with Field to Closet and its mission to support children’s hospitals. Covered in Cotton partners with locally owned businesses throughout North and South Carolina to craft luxury home goods from cotton grown on the family’s third-generation farm in Darlington, South Carolina. The summit provided an opportunity for Deltapine growers to team up with the company and author personalized cards to include with each donated blanket.
“At Deltapine, we believe in the strength of community and the impactful change we can make when we come together,” said Lauren Bessent, Deltapine brand manager. “Our collaboration with Covered in Cotton and the CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital is a shining example of our commitment to supporting the fabric of our society. By leveraging Deltapine partnerships across various sectors of the industry, we are working toward a shared purpose while supporting brands that champion U.S. cotton farmers and the greater good.”
For more information, including how brands and retailers can explore collaborative opportunities with U.S. cotton farmers, visit fieldtocloset.com.
