Community Service

Acosta Plans 2013 Believe in Heroes Campaign

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:24:00 +0000

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta Sales & Marketing here said Wednesday it will again partner with the Wounded Warrior Project to spearhead the Believe in Heroes campaign again in 2013.

Local Teens Show ‘Can-Do’ Spirit

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:37:00 +0000

CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Teen Advisory Board here claims to have set a new world record for the largest pyramid of cans, thanks to a donation from ShopRite’s Partners in Caring program.

United Donates 40,000 Pounds of Apples to Food Banks

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:33:00 +0000

LUBBOCK, Texas — United Supermarkets donated 40,000 pounds of apples to local food banks as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington.

Shopping Cart for Disabled Wins Award

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:06:00 +0000

ALABASTER, Ala. — Caroline’s Cart, a shopping cart that can carry special-needs children and adults, has won the 2013 International da Vinci Award in the transportation and mobility category.

Peapod Supports Post-Sandy Donations

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:22:00 +0000

NEW YORK — Ahold’s Peapod online grocery service has launched a 90-day campaign to provide assistance to people still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Giant Eagle Donates to Regional Parks

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:20:00 +0000

PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle here celebrated Earth Day on Monday with a special Facebook donation drive that will result in up to $10,000 being provided to Allegheny County Parks in the Pittsburgh region and the Cleveland and Columbus Metro Parks.

Shaw’s, Star Market Donate to One Fund Boston

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:40:00 +0000

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Shaw’s and Star Market said it will donate $100,000 to support The One Fund Boston, the foundation launched by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to raise money to help those families most affected by the Boston Marathon bombing and its aftermath.

Fresh Market to Open Cafe in Science Museum

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:13:00 +0000

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fresh Market will open its first Fresh Market Café at the Greensboro Science Center and donate all profits to the museum.

Ahold, Stop & Shop Contribute $500K to Boston Fund

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:12:00 +0000

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop and parent company Ahold USA have contributed $500,000 to The One Fund Boston, the retailer said here Thursday.

Save Mart Distributes Compost

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:52:00 +0000

MODESTO, Calif. — In support of Earth Day, Save Mart Supermarkets here distributed 20 tons of store-generated compost at a Lucky Store in Daly City, Calif. — in a partnership with Earth Day San Francisco — to groups representing school and community gardens.