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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: March 2, 2012 |
CONTACT: Katie McKenna kmckenna@topsmarkets.com |
TOPS MARKETS DONATES MORE THAN $75,300 TO FOODLINK IN ANNUAL “CHECK OUT HUNGER” CAMPAIGN | |
Williamsville, NY – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania, today announced that through customer support, $75,386 has been donated to Foodlink in the annual “Check Out Hunger” campaign. Annually, Tops runs a two-week campaign where customers are asked to donate $2, $3, or $5 at check out, with proceeds benefitting Foodlink. “The support of our customers was phenomenal in this year’s campaign,” said Kathleen Graim, community relations specialist. “Eradicating hunger in the greater Rochester community is a core mission of our company, and through the support of our customers, we are able to provide relief to Foodlink.” “This campaign is critical to supporting our work,” stated Foodlink Executive Director and Founder, Tom Ferraro. “As families continue to struggle to recover from the economic downturn we are seeing more and more people in need. We are very grateful to have such a strong community partner in Tops.” Tops participated in the national “Check Out Hunger” campaign from January 22 to February 11. Customers who contributed to the campaign were automatically entered to win a 3 minute shopping spree. Annually, Tops donates more than $5 million in cash and reclaimed food to regional food banks within its marketing area. Tops Markets, LLC, is headquartered in Williamsville, NY and operates 132 full-service supermarkets – 126 company-owned and six franchise locations. With more than 14,000 associates, Tops is a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania. For more information about Tops Markets, visit the company's website at www.topsmarkets.com. ###
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