For immediate release: 08-26-2009
For more information: Eric B. White, Consumer Communications Specialist • (610) 926-3700 ex.130
Reading, Pa.
- Redner's is asking its customer fight hunger in a big way, by donating something small; $1! Redner's Warehouse Markets and Quick Shoppes will be collection sites from August 30 to October 3 during its Bag Hunger campaign. Redner's Bag Hunger campaign coincides with Hunger Action Month. The month of September has been designated by Feeding America, the nation's food bank network, as a time to raise awareness of hunger in America.
Redner's Markets, Inc., an employee owned company, currently operates 38
Warehouse Markets and 13 Quick Shoppes throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Redner's is committed to supporting the community in which each Warehouse Market and Quick Shoppe is
located through a variety of supportive partnerships and enrichment programs.
Redner's continually strives to provide the lowest prices, freshest
product and the outstanding service our customers have come to expect for 39
years. ###
As part of the campaign, store check-out associates will ask all customers to donate $1 when they check out. Customer can write a message on the Bag Hunger paper pin-up, which will be presented throughout the store. Proceeds will be donated to the local Feeding America branch to ensure that funds are used within the community in which they are collected. Feeding America states that a $1 donation will feed 3 meals to recipients of food bank support.
Redner's has been a long-time active partner with local food agencies; such as the Greater Berks Food Bank and Maryland Food Bank in the fight against hunger. Within Berks county, Redner's is a top local food donors - nearly 100,000 pounds of product were donated in the past year. Recent foods donated include cheese, fruit juices, and fresh cherries. All of the products received from Redner's are distributed by the to the food pantries, as well as, soup kitchen and shelter meal programs supplied by these agencies.