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Sainsbury’s: I’m a Celebrity and X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden fulfilled his dream of becoming James Bond for the day as part of The Golden Nose competition

LONDON,  2015-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — I’m a Celebrity and X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden fulfilled his dream of becoming James Bond for the day - with a comedy twist. Jake recreated the iconic character to celebrate the 12 Golden Noses hidden in surprise bags across the UK, nine of which are hidden at…
February 19, 20150Comments

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Meijer donates $10,000 to the Great Start Parent Coalition’s Diaper Drive matching their donation of the same amount from the previous year

Renewed partnership has significant impact on the community. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer recently announced a $10,000 contribution to the Great Start Parent Coalition’s Diaper Drive, matching their donation of the same amount from the previous year and furthering the partnership between the two organizations. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s previous donation…
February 19, 20150Comments

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Harris Teeter to present two local schools each with $500 check to support its commitment to educational programs

Store Manager to Present Check to Schools Date:          Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 Time:         10:30 a.m. Location:   Steele Croft Harris Teeter 13000 South Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28278 Live shots are welcomed! Charlotte, NC, 2015-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, Harris Teeter Store Director Charley Toothman will present two local schools each with a $500…
February 19, 20150Comments

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Meijer team members and their children will have a chance to receive up to $10,000 to further their college education with the Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship

Deadline to apply for competitive scholarship ends April 1 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Meijer team members and their children will have a chance to receive up to $10,000 to further their college education with the Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship, a competitive scholarship administered by the Grand…
February 9, 20150Comments

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Co-op Refinery Complex donates winter clothing to Geroy’s Coats 4 Kids campaign through the Huddle Up Foundation

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — There was a warm reception for Mother Teresa Middle School students in Regina Friday as CFL great Geroy Simon and Seattle Seahawk John Ryan handed out new coats, tuques and mitts. This winter clothing is part of a $50,000 donation from the Co-op Refinery Complex to Geroy’s Coats…
February 9, 20150Comments

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The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation awarded $2.3 million in Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grants to 515 schools nationwide

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2015-2-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded $2.3 million in Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grants to 515 schools in 46 states during the program’s fall 2014 grant cycle. The grants will fund school-improvement projects benefiting K-12 public education during the current school year. Lowe’s awarded…
February 9, 20150Comments

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Harris Teeter will collect non-perishable food items in all of its Mecklenburg County stores to benefit Loaves & Fishes

Mecklenburg County, NC, 2015-2-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 through Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, Harris Teeter will be collecting non-perishable food items in all of its Mecklenburg County stores to benefit Loaves & Fishes, a food pantry program which provides a week’s worth of nutritious groceries at no cost to individuals and…
February 6, 20150Comments

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Co-operative Food stores across Wales to stock new range of longer-life reusable carrier bags to raise bags more cash for good causes

MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-2-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-operative Food pledges to reinvest the profits from its entire carrier bag range in Wales to good causes. A move that is in addition to the money raised by The Co-operative through the existing statutory 5p charge on single-use bags, which is supporting conservation programmes in Wales. Co-operative Food…
February 6, 20150Comments

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Co-op donation supports the people left homeless after a fire destroyed a South Regina apartment complex

Alberta, Canada, 2015-2-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op is donating $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of 30 people left homeless after a fire destroyed a South Regina apartment complex in early January. Sherwood Co-op is donating $5,000 to the Red Cross, which is helping provide food, clothing and shelter to those affected…
February 4, 20150Comments

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19 companies donate money to Whole Planet Foundation for microloans in 61 countries

Foundation’s $100,000 Fund and Supplier Alliance for Microcredit partners donate to fund microloans in 61 countries AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-2-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — With generous donations to Whole Planet Foundation, 19 companies are joining forces in 2015 to help more than 29,000 people worldwide lift themselves out of poverty through microcredit. As members of Whole Planet Foundation’s $100,000…
February 4, 20150Comments

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Red Nose Day campaign at Sainsbury’s with Spencer Matthews

LONDON, 2015-2-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — A hilarious moment erupted at a Sainsbury’s store when Spencer Matthews surprised the team, having cleverly disguised himself amongst the tomatoes – wearing the new Comic Relief red nose! The Made In Chelsea star was launching the nine new character-themed red noses, which are available at Sainsbury’s stores and…
February 3, 20150Comments

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Record $1.69 million raised by 49 Wegmans stores during the fall 2014 Check Out Hunger campaign

ROCHESTER, NY, 2015-1-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — A record $1.69 million was raised by 49 Wegmans stores during the fall 2014 Check Out Hunger campaign, a 7% increase over the fall 2013 campaign. In 2014 alone, Wegmans stores raised a total of $2.7 million for hunger relief through scanning campaigns. Since these programs began in 1993, Wegmans…
January 29, 20150Comments

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Rite Aid associates raised $590,524 during its 2014 fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Capital Region

Company Honored as Member of Pillar Society and $500,000 Club Award Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-1-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today that associates in its corporate offices located throughout the greater Harrisburg area raised $590,524 during its 2014 fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Capital Region (UWCR). Rite Aid has raised more…
January 29, 20150Comments

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Starbucks provides 32,000 three-pack servings of its VIA® Ready Brew Coffee to U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan

SEATTLE, 2015-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Starbucks recently provided 32,000 three-pack servings of its VIA® Ready Brew Coffee to U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan. “Getting a cup of coffee is something your average American takes for granted. But for our troops a cup of coffee is a special taste of home,” said Alan Reyes, USO…
January 28, 20150Comments

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The Chick-fil-A Foundation announced the recipients of its inaugural True Inspiration Awards

New grant program aims to nurture young leaders and honor the legacy of late founder Truett Cathy. College Park, Georgia, 2015-1-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Chick-fil-A Foundation announced today the recipients of its inaugural True Inspiration Awards, a $1.1 million package of grants that awards funds to local organizations across the country that foster leadership…
January 26, 20150Comments

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Toys“R”Us annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised $6.4 million and collected 220,000 toys

Additionally, Shaquille O’Neal (a.k.a. Shaq-A-Claus) Rallied Toys“R”Us Customers to #PlayItForward Across the Country, Delivering More Than 220,000 Toys to Kids in Need this Holiday Season Wayne, NJ, 2015-1-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Toys“R”Us® today announced that its annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation was its most successful to date, raising $6.4…
January 16, 20150Comments

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company kicks-off the New Year with the launch of its A+ School Rewards Fighting Hunger Challenge

Participating Schools to Host Food Drives for Local Food Banks, Pantries or Soup Kitchens and submit creative displays to win prizes Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — To help provide hunger relief to those in need, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC is kicking-off the New Year with the launch of its…
January 7, 20150Comments

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Harris Teeter donates $270,926.70 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE)

Together in Education Program gives more than $21.5 Million since 1998 Matthews, NC, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today that it is donating $270,926.70 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE), Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools in its communities. Since 1998, TIE has donated more than $21.5 million to…
January 7, 20150Comments

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Starbucks summarized the 10 ways it supported its partners, customers and communities in 2014

SEATTLE, 2014-12-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — “What is the role and responsibility of a public company?” Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo, posed that question early in the year during the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In the months that followed, Schultz and Starbucks partners (employees) have answered the question by demonstrating what it…
December 29, 20140Comments

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Starbucks employees to organize community service projects during the holidays

SEATTLE, 2014-12-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The ‘most wonderful time of the year’ can also be the most difficult time of the year for families in need. Starbucks partners (employees) step in to help by organizing community service projects during the holidays. From collecting and distributing food to families to leading toy drives and packing…
December 23, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s donates nearly 10,000 turkeys along with other fruit and veg to offer a Christmas dinner to those in need

LONDON, 2014-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury's has pledged a donation of nearly 10,000 turkeys along with other fruit and veg to offer a Christmas dinner to those in need over the week of Christmas. Taste the Difference and By Sainsbury's turkeys and turkey crowns are being donated in partnership with poultry supplier Faccenda. Earlier this month…
December 22, 20140Comments

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC and Nabisco to support the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in their efforts to provide meals this holiday season

Purchase, NY, 2014-12-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nabisco and The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC joined forces today to support the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in their efforts to provide meals this holiday season. Representatives from both organizations were on hand to donate thousands of pounds of Nabisco food items to the food…
December 19, 20140Comments

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Walmart announced the 75 food pantry winners of the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign; each to receive a $20,000 grant for facility makeovers

Food Pantry Holiday Makeover Campaign Awards $20,000 in Grants to 75 Food Pantries Across the Country BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Walmart announced the 75 food pantry winners of the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign that will each receive a $20,000 grant for facility makeovers. Over the past two weeks, communities nationwide came…
December 16, 20140Comments

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Meijer donates up to $10,000 that will benefit three diaper banks in the Midwest through the Huggies Every Little Bottom program

Retailer’s donation will benefit three diaper banks in the Midwest GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second consecutive year, Meijer will donate up to $10,000 and Huggies will donate 150,000 diapers – enough to diaper up to 25,000 babies for a day – to the National Diaper Bank Network this holiday season…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Carrefour launches “Clic Solidaire” operation to help local associations organise food donations in the long term

Belgium, 2014-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Between 17 November and 31 December, Carrefour Belgium has pledged to give its support to local associations. The "Clic Solidaire” (Give with a Click) operation helps local associations to organise food donations in the long term. The “Clic Solidaire” operation Carrefour hypermarkets work with local associations on a daily basis…
December 11, 20140Comments

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Tesco customers donated record number of meals during the fifth Neighbourhood Food Collection

Cheshunt, England, 2014-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco customers have donated a record number of meals during the fifth Neighbourhood Food Collection, as Brits prove to be more generous than ever before. 4.7 million meals were donated by Tesco customers, to be split between charity partners FareShare and Trussell Trust. The full total of meals…
December 8, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s celebrates 20 years of the food donation network Fareshare it founded with homelessness charity Crisis

Sainsbury’s is celebrating 20 years of Fareshare – the food donation network it founded with homelessness charity Crisis – with a brand new summit that sees fresh fruit and veg donated directly by the UK’s major food producers. LONDON, 2014-12-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The summit - launching officially on Monday 8th December – was created…
December 8, 20140Comments

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Meijer distributed English and Spanish versions of Simply Cook to its food bank and pantry partners across the Midwest

Retailer’s cook book features recipes with ingredients frequently found on food pantry shelves GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-12-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Responding to a need expressed by its food pantry partners for nutrition education resources, Meijer developed a cook book that features food safety and meal planning tips, as well as basic recipes using ingredients frequently found…
December 5, 20140Comments

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Walmart launches the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign

Online Voting Campaign Set to Distribute $1.5 Million in Grants to Help 75 Food Pantries Meet Demands for Hunger Relief Across the Country BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, on Giving Tuesday, Walmart launches the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign, a nationwide effort calling on the public to help food pantries across the country win…
December 3, 20140Comments

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Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation gives $295,000 to 29 nonprofits to address hunger alleviation and education issues

CHARLESTON, S.C., 2014-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — During this season of giving, the Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation is giving $295,000 to benefit 29 nonprofits throughout the region in collaboration with its BI-LO stores. This is in addition to the more than $471,000 and 2,030,944 pounds of food BI-LO is working to reinvest in the local community by…
December 3, 20140Comments

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