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Food City Partners with Paralyzed Veterans of America
Through July 31st customers shopping at Food City locations will be able to make $1, $3, and $5 donations at the checkout. These fonations will support the Paralyzed Veratsn of America, the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely to the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease “Thanks to the generosity of our loyal customers, in the past nine years, we have raised more than $1.25 million to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: Able campaign,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. “We’re glad to have another opportunity to partner with Paralyzed Veterans of America and Richard Petty in support of this great organization.” (The Shelby Report)
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Harmon’s Provides Grants to Local Businesses
Harmon's recently provided grants to three local businesses in their Utah communities totaling $62,000. The funds will go to helping the three local businesses flourish and expand. “There is a demand from our customers for unique and local products,” said Todd Jensen, VP of sales for Harmons. “This allows Harmons to work with Utahans who can provide high-quality products and play a crucial role in our economy." (Winsight Grocery Business)
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Veterans Honored on Armed Services Day at Zallie’s ShopRites
For the last eight years South New Jersey ShopRite stores owned and operated by Bruce and George Zallie have hosted an annual luncheon to honor veterans on Armed Services Day. Since the first year of the luncheon, the Zallie’s have honored nearly 350 veterans in their community, “These veterans are our friends and neighbors and we look forward to thanking them in person for their service and bravery. Our luncheons provide an opportunity to gather six veterans per store to recognize the sacrifices they’ve made for our freedom. My late grandfather was in the service and I know he would be so proud our family continues this tradition each year,” said Giuliana Zallie, Director of Marketing for her family’s seven ShopRite stores. (Cape May County Herald)
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