Grocers In The Community
Sendik’s Donates Over 3 Million Pounds of Food to Feeding America Since 2006
“Really about 8 or 9 years ago Feeding America implemented a program called Fresh Rescue where they actually come to the store and pickup product. From our family’s perspective one of our goals is to really be embedded in the fabric of our community… If we can help people fight hunger, if we can help them that they get a nutritious meal… that’s really in our core value in terms of being part of the fabric of the community,” said Ted Balistreri, co-owner of Sendik's. (WKOW 27)
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Shop ‘n Save Owner To Bike Across America For A Cause
Beginning April 1, Shop 'n Save owner Ray Charley will bike 3,058 miles across the United States to raise money for Faherty's Troops First Foundation, a nonprofit benefiting injured and disabled veterans. According to the store’s Facebook page, “In one of my favorite movie scenes, a young fish confronted with what appeared to be insurmountable challenges was offered this advice: ‘Keep swimming, just keep swimming.’ These simple yet impactful words from the cherished children’s movie, Finding Nemo, are probably familiar to many. While not verbatim, this was the essence of advice that my parents and family instilled in me. Don’t give up. Perseverance is at the heart of my next challenge in life that I’ve set out to accomplish. I am now planning on riding my bicycle from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida, together with 14 others. Beginning April 1, for 48 days, I will set out to cover the 3,058 miles. That’s a lot of days and a whole lot of miles. Keep pedaling… just keep pedaling,” said Charley. (The Shelby Report)
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SpartanNash Foundation Raises $179,500 for Habitat for Humanity
Between February 6-17 the SpartanNash Foundation and store customers raised $179,500 for Habitat for Humanity partners in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Company associates worked with store guests to make donations through the SpartanNash Foundation’s scan campaign, and guests at SpartanNash stores throughout the Midwest were asked to donate at checkout. One-hundred percent of the donations will be distributed to more than 50 local Habitat for Humanity partners in participating states. The $179,500 total could pay for 360 landscaped back yards, 180 financial responsibility education classes for homebuyers, 120 accessibility ramps or more than 35 kitchen projects. (The Shelby Report)
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