Our Mission
Our mission is to address two critical issues of today. First, we are committed to child absuse prevention through our Protect Your Tots!™ initiative, raising awareness and empowering communities to safeguard children. Second, we honor the legacy of innovation behind the iconic Tater Tots® by preserving the story of the original “holey board”
Our History
In 2018, CBS asked for our help to contribute to their special, In Praise of Tater Tots, spotlighting the history and cultural impact of the beloved snack. Since then, we’ve received formal permission from both KraftHeinz Corporation and Simplot Corporation to publicly unveil the Holey Board—the first potato extrusion device that launched a multi-billion-dollar snack category.
Currently on display at an Ore-Ida facility, we believe the Holey Board deserves a more prominent home—such as the Smithsonian—or a dedicated space where the public can recognize its place in American innovation and food history.
To celebrate this legacy and continue our mission, we’re also organizing the 2nd Annual Greater Tater Tot Festival, planned for August 2025.
Our Team
Leslie M. Grigg and Steve R. Grigg co-founded the F. Nephi & Golden Grigg Legacy Foundation with a shared passion for truth, legacy, and protecting what matters most.
Together, they are working to:
• Unveil and properly recognize the Holey Board, the first tool to revolutionize the potato snack industry.
• Promote the Protect Your Tots!™ initiative to safeguard and empower children through education, community outreach, and advocacy.
Want to connect or get involved? We’d love to hear from you.
208.589.0065
Les@ProtectYourTots.com
Steve@ProtectYourTots.com
Become a Tots sponsor
We are only as strong as the community that supports us. At Protect Your Tots, we believe in collective impact—when we unite our strengths, we create real, lasting change.
As a Platinum Sponsor, your brand will align with a powerful cause while connecting to:
• The $2.4 trillion Gen X market
• The $15 trillion Baby Boomer generation, which controls over 52% of U.S. net wealth
• Support child protection, promote social good, and elevate your brand’s reach.
Help the tots. Become a Platinum Sponsor today.
Let’s Connect!
There are many ways to get involved with Protect Your Tots and support our mission to keep children safe. Whether you’re interested in volunteering your time, joining us at fundraising events, or helping to share our message with your friends and family, your involvement can make a lasting impact.
Reach out today to discover how you can take part. Together, we can mobilize this movement and create a safer world for the children who need us most.