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• MARSH NEWS •
Marsh Press Releases 2008
PEYBACK FOUNDATION TO SUPPLY MEALS FOR 800 NEEDY FAMILIES
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Volunteers prepare Thanksgiving dinner grocery bags for
those in need. |
In response to the tough economic times, the PeyBack Foundation along with Marsh Supermarkets will be distributing Thanksgiving dinner grocery bags to more than 800 needy families. For the fifth year, the Foundation will sponsor, “Taking Care of Those in Need,” Thanksgiving grocery giveaway from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25 at Riverside Park in Indianapolis. This is the largest distribution the Foundation has ever done.
The meal includes ham, stuffing, fruit punch, rolls, vegetables and much more. The Foundation selected the 800 families through various community agencies. Each family has been given a card they must turn in to redeem their groceries at the park where Foundation volunteers will distribute the items. Any items that are remaining will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Indiana.
Marsh and Red Gold join with Food For All to Fight Hunger in Our Neighborhoods
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| (Left to Right) Pamela Altmeyer, President and CEO of Gleaners, Connie Gardner, Sr. Director of Community Relations, Marsh Supermarkets and Colt Reichart, Territory Sales Manager, Red Gold Brands, with food products purchased with Food For All proceeds. |
Marsh Supermarkets and Red Gold participated in the Food For All food industry crusade against hunger by delivering over 14 tons of food products to Gleaners Food Bank located at 1102 East 16th Street, Indianapolis on Friday, November 14, 2008
Connie Gardner, Marsh Sr. Director of Community Relations and Colt Reichart, Red Gold Brands Territory Sales Manager presented the donation to Pamela Altmeyer, President and CEO of Gleaners.
All 104 Marsh locations are currently participating in the Food For All crusade against hunger by offering $1.00, $3.00 and $5.00 donation slips at each cash register. Customers can conveniently choose to make a donation as they check out. The majority of the funds collected are distributed to local food banks in the communities served by Marsh. The donation drive began on October 26, 2008 and will conclude on January 3, 2009.
“The Food For All campaign offers our customers a simple way to make a difference in their own neighborhood this holiday season,” commented Connie Gardner, Marsh Sr. Director of Community Relations. “The upcoming food product delivery to Gleaners shows that each donation of $1.00, $3.00 or $5.00 makes a big impact locally.”
“Red Gold is pleased to assist Marsh in their Food For All program. We hope this donation will help aid our local Indiana communities, providing meals for needy Hoosier families throughout the holiday season,” stated Brian Reichart, CEO/President of Red Gold. As part of this joint donation with Marsh Supermarkets, Red Gold is contributing over three tons of tomato products to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.
MARSH GOES ORGANIC
The evolution of the Apple and Pear Categories
Shopping your local Marsh Produce Department just got better. Effective immediately, the entire bulk apple and pear category in your local Marsh stores will be completely organic and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Marsh will still offer our customers the widest selection of fresh apple and pears, including all of their favorite varieties. Even more, Marsh will offer our customers the added benefit of organic apples and pears at no extra cost to the customer. Organic apples and pears will be offered at conventional fruit retails.
Organic farming requires a thorough mastery of ecology and soil science. Modern organic farming techniques use environmentally friendly alternatives to the synthetic chemicals used in conventional agriculture. These methods allow us to grow healthful crops in concert with Mother Nature.
He’s Got a Friend
ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY MEMBER receives a free Canine Assistants Service Dog
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Making a Difference – One Dog at a Time!
As part of the Milk-Bone® Canine Heroes™ Program, Indianapolis area resident, Anthony Ressler, was welcomed into the Canine Assistants family at a special donation ceremony at the Marsh Supermarket on Boone Village in Zionsville on Thursday, October 16th. A certified trainer for Canine Assistants made the introduction and explained the benefits these highly trained service dogs can provide to people with particular needs. Anthony’s actual service dog will be selected and trained to meet his specific needs and will be given to him at the Canine Assistants training camp he will attend at a later date.
Anthony uses a leg brace and a manual wheelchair. Anthony’s service dog will assist him in performing everyday tasks such as retrieving dropped items, turning lights on/off, help to pull or push his wheelchair. His dog will also help with socialization and improve his self-esteem.
Anthony enjoys wrestling, Nascar races, basketball and football games. He also enjoys playing video games and riding his bike. Anthony has participated in the Special Olympics in Track and Field and Equestrian. He won 2nd place in both events and loved the excitement of competing.
Milk-Bone® has partnered with Marsh as part of the nationwide Milk-Bone® Canine Heroes™ Program that helps to sponsor Canine Assistants service dogs for people in need. Since 1997, Milk-Bone® has helped to sponsor over 800 police and service dogs for recipients across the country. This is the 10th year that Marsh and Milk-Bone® have co-sponsored service dogs in their communities. The Canine Assistants sponsorship includes purchasing the dog, extensive training for the dog and recipient, as well as lifelong veterinary services totaling more than $20,000.
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John Lyter, CEO, American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, Rusty Littell, Martinsville Store Manager, Connie Garner, Marsh Sr. Director of Community Relations, Robby Greene, WFMS Sales Manager |
MARSH ANNOUCES RESULTS OF STORM RELIEF COLLECTION PROCEEDS CHECK TO BE PRESENTED TODAY TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
Indianapolis, IN. (Ind. July 24, 2008) Marsh Supermarkets and radio stations WFMS, WARM 93.9 and 104.5 WJJK will present a check for $45,500 to the American Red Cross at 2:00 pm today at the Martinsville, Indiana Marsh store location-285 Morton Avenue. The check represents funds collected from customers in Marsh and O’Malia’s store locations from June 10 through June 29, 2008. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the presentation ceremony.
“We are very pleased with the overwhelming response to our collection efforts. Once again Marsh and O’Malia’s patrons have responded to a community need. We’d like to thank WFMS and its sister stations for helping us spread the word on the relief efforts” stated Connie Gardner, Sr. Director of Community Relations, Marsh Supermarkets.
In addition to the storm relief collection in all Indiana Marsh and O’Malia’s locations, Marsh donated additional food products and cleaning supplies to local community relief agencies and provided box lunches and other provisions to volunteers working in the areas affected by the storms.
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| Bob Fowler, representing JDRF, congratulates Chris Duffy, Marsh Vice President of Pharmacy on a successful fund raising event. |
Third Annual Swing for a Cure Presented by Marsh Supermarkets & Pharmacies a Huge Success for JDRF
(Indianapolis—July 23, 2008) The third annual Swing for a Cure JDRF golf outing was held on July 21 at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, and raised over $65,000 to help find a cure for juvenile diabetes affecting millions of children around the world. More than 15,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year in the United States alone. Diabetes accounts for over $174 billion in annual healthcare costs in the United States.
The combined efforts of JDRF volunteers and Marsh Supermarkets & Pharmacies helped drive the event to its most successful year since inception three years ago. Over 29 other corporate sponsors and contributing local restaurants, made sure the full field of 136 golfers enjoyed a fantastic day out on the course. Jim Shella from WISH-TV Channel 8 welcomed the golfers as the official emcee and made the special announcement to the attendees that JDRF was successful in achieving its $65,000 goal.
“The greatest benefit for golfers, besides a great day of golf and camaraderie, was the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child with juvenile diabetes,” said Doug Brune, JRDF Golf Committee co-chair, along with Bob Fowler. In 2007 Forbes magazine again featured JDRF as a Best Nonprofit” citing the organization’s fundraising efficiency and sound focus on its mission.
Chris Duffy, Vice President of Pharmacy for Marsh Supermarkets thanked participating vendor partners for their support. “At Marsh pharmacy locations, we are well aware of the hardships that families affected by Juvenile Diabetes face and we are dedicated to improving the lives of our patrons. We are extremely pleased with the results of this year’s outing and we’d like to acknowledge our vendor partners for supporting this great cause along with us.” The following vendors supported the event: Aunt Millie’s, 7-Up/Snapple, Hormel, Pepsi, Dean Foods, Coca-Cola, Dannon Yogurt, Monarch Beverage, Del Monte Fresh Produce and Kellogg’s/Keebler.
About JDRF
JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes - a disease that strikes children, adolescents, and adults suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1.16 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than 85 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information please visit www.jdrf.org. For more information, visit the JDRF web site at www.jdrf.org or call (317) 469-9604.
About Marsh Supermarkets
Marsh Supermarkets operates 104 supermarkets in Indiana and Ohio under the well-known banners of Marsh, Marsh Hometown Markets, Marsh the Marketplace and O’Malia’s Food Markets. The Company also owns and operates Crystal Food Services and Primo Banquet Catering and Conference Centers. Marsh Supermarkets has the distinction of being the first grocery store in the world to use electronic scanners to ring up purchases.
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| Marsh Associate, Donna Sayre, prepares to serve donuts and juice to shoppers at the Nora Marsh location. |
MARSH ANNOUNCES THE REMODEL OF TWO MARSH STORES AND THEIR CONVERSION TO “THE MARKETPLACE” BANNER
Marsh continues investment to refresh stores and offer customers a new shopping experience
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 22, 2008) Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. (“Marsh”) will celebrate two store re-openings on Thursday, July 24. The two stores will host a meet-and-greet for customers from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The community is encouraged to attend. The first 200 customers at each location will receive a Marsh reusable green shopping bag on Thursday, as well as on Friday and Saturday.
The two newly remodeled stores are located in Indianapolis at 1440 E. 86th Street and
1435 W. 86th Street. Some of the physical improvements to the stores include new fixtures, enhanced product offerings and improved lighting. Both locations will operate under the Marsh The Marketplace banner. In the store located at 1435 West 86th street, the selection and presentation of kosher products has been expanded as requested by local customers.
“Between the two locations, Marsh has committed over $2 million to update the stores,” said Frank Lazaran, Marsh Chairman, CEO and President. “Our consumer research clearly indicates that our shoppers look to Marsh for expanded variety of our top quality meat, deli and produce, which these stores will offer. We also know that shoppers are looking for ways to save both time and money. With our improved store layouts, competitive everyday pricing and weekly promotions, these Marsh Marketplace stores are designed to serve those needs.”
Lazaran said that the remodels are part of a previously announced comprehensive store improvement strategy for 2007 and beyond. These newly remodeled stores bring the number of Marsh the Marketplace stores to nine. The on-going reinvestment in the Marsh stores reinforces the company’s commitment to the cities and states of Indiana and Ohio. Lazaran emphasized that along with significant store upgrades and capital investment, there is also a continued commitment to the level of customer service Marsh customers have come to expect.
The Thursday, July 24th meet-and-greet events at these two stores will bring together customers, store management and members of the corporate team from Marsh headquarters. Juice and donuts will be served from 9 to 11 a.m.
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Allison Parker and Laura Hague, American Heart Association Representatives
Candy Carlson, top-selling Marsh cashier
Jay Cluck, Store Manager
Connie Gardner, Marsh Sr. Director of Community Relations |
MARSH SUPERMARKETS AND ITS CUSTOMERS
HELP RAISE MONEY FOR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Sale of postcards amounts to $14,500 donation
NDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 1, 2008) Marsh Supermarkets, Inc., with the help of its customers, has raised $14,500 for the American Heart Association through its sale of $1 postcards.
The postcards, which were sold and displayed in each Marsh and O’Malia’s location in both Indiana and Ohio, were a part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. According to the American Heart Association, Cardiovascular disease kills approximately 460,000 women per year, approximately one woman per minute. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national movement to make women aware of their risk for heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death among women, and take action. In honor of Mother’s Day, Marsh and O’Malia’s customers were encouraged to purchase a postcard and mail it to important women in their lives. Proceeds from the sales of the postcards will be used for heart disease education and research.
Marsh and O’Malia’s associates were encouraged to get involved in the fundraising drive and Candy Carlson, a cashier at the Marsh store located at 10679 North Michigan Road in Zionsville, Indiana, won a prize for her dedication to the effort. This Zionsville Marsh location also sold the most postcards of all stores overall.
“We’re pleased to be able to help raise money for such a worthwhile cause and outstanding organization,” said Connie Gardner, Marsh Senior Director of Community Relations. “We’re proud of our store associates; they exemplify the ideal that one person can make a difference in their community.” Gardner added her thanks to the many Marsh customers who so generously purchased the postcards and made this $14,500 gift possible.
Elizabeth Cisco, Vice President of Marketing and Development at St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, and American Heart Association midwest affiliate board member states, "As the City Goes Red exclusive sponsor for Indianapolis, we're passionately dedicated to helping women fight back against heart disease. We applaud Marsh for stepping forward with significant contributions to this lifesaving cause. Marsh's efforts not only raised vital funds for research, but also helped reach women on a personal level to heighten awareness of their own risk factors."
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#2 Ribbon Cutting from left to right
Frank Lazaran, Chairman, CEO and President of Marsh Supermarkets
Kevin Roberts, Store Manager
Jeff Fawbush, New Palestine Goodwill Ambassador
Matt Myers, Vice President, New Palestine Chamber of Commerce
David Espich, New Palestine American Legion Post Commander |
MARSH SUPERMARKETS TO HOLD RIBBON-CUTTING IN
NEW PALESTINE, INDIANA ON JUNE 26th
Marsh invests nearly $1.5 million dollars to upgrade and
redesign the location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 24, 2008) Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. (“Marsh”) will celebrate the re-opening of its store in New Palestine, Indiana, this Thursday, June 26, 2008, with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring special savings opportunities. The store, located at 5802 West US 52, has been remodeled
and redesigned with an investment of nearly $1.5 million.
The program will start at 9:00 a.m. led by Marsh Chairman, CEO and President Frank Lazaran. Customers are encouraged to attend the ribbon cutting and join in the festivities. Coffee, juice and donuts will be served from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The first 200 customers on Thursday and for the next 2 days will receive a free “Marsh Green Bag”, a sturdy, reusable shopping bag.
Lazaran said the store, formerly an Arthur’s Market which closed in November of 2006, has undergone significant changes and will reopen as a Marsh Hometown Market. “And along with these visible physical upgrades, we continue our commitment to the level of customer service Marsh customers have come to expect and have enhanced many of our product offerings. We’re excited to showcase the remodeling of our New Palestine store,” said Lazaran. “At the request of our past customers and the citizens of New Palestine the store will reopen as a full service grocery store.”
Joining Mr. Lazaran for the ribbon cutting will be Dave Book, Town Manager, Matt Myers, Vice President of the New Palestine Chamber of Commerce and Jeff Fawbush, a Goodwill Ambassador of New Palestine and the Chairperson of the Independence Celebration.
Along with announcing the Grand Re-Opening of the New Palestine location, Marsh is also very pleased to announce a partnership with Pepsi to be the presenting sponsors of the fireworks for the New Palestine Independence Celebration.
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| Store Manager, Mike Switzer, prepares to cut the ribbon at the newly remodeled Beech Grove Marsh Hometown Market. |
MARSH ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF FOUR MORE REMODELED STORES IN THE INDIANAPOLIS AREA
Stores will carry the name Marsh Hometown Market
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 1, 2008) Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. (“Marsh”) will celebrate the remodeling of the four stores with ribbon cutting ceremonies, “meet and greet” events and refreshments. Two of the remodeled stores, located at 5249 E. Thompson Road in Indianapolis and 1815 Albany Street in
Beech Grove, will have ribbon cutting ceremonies. The other
two stores, which are located at 5104 North Franklin Road and 2135 North Post Road, will have “meet and greet” celebrations.
“We are pleased today to celebrate with our Marsh customers
and city officials the remodeling and updating of these four locations,” said Marsh Chairman, CEO and President
Frank Lazaran. “This remodeling program is part of Marsh’s continuous improvement effort based on customer research and market data to guarantee Marsh customers have a superlative shopping experience.”
Representatives from the Mayor’s office and The Beech Grove Chamber of Commerce will take part in the ribbon cuttings on Thursday at the Beech Grove Store with other local dignitaries at the Thompson Road store. Historical local photos will be added to the décor at all locations as part of the nearly $1.5 million renovation of these four stores.
Marsh’s comprehensive store strategy includes the introduction of its new format, Marsh Hometown Market. All four stores will convert to the Marsh Hometown Market Banner.
“All four locations will offer enhancements to the shopping experience with added emphasis on the produce, meat, deli and bakery departments, while continuing the level of customer service our customers have come to expect from us,” said Lazaran. “Marsh Hometown Markets will provide a combination of Marsh quality perishables and cost-saving specials in a convenient, easy to shop format.”
The ribbon cutting ceremonies at 5249 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis and 1815 Albany Street, Beech Grove will begin at 9:00 a.m. with refreshments being served at all four locations from 9 to 11 a.m.
Also, beginning at 9:00 a.m., the first 200 customers at each location will receive a Customer Appreciation Coupon.
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| Sara Risley of the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana and Jeff Foster of the Indiana Pacers at the food drive "Tip Off" event 2/11/08. |
Marsh Supermarkets, Pacer Jeff Foster,
Republic Services, Tre Paper
Help the House that Love Built!
Marsh Supermarkets recently partnered with Jeff Foster of the Indiana Pacers, Republic Services and Tre Paper to fill the pantries at the Indianapolis Ronald McDonald House. McKee Foods (Little Debbie brand) also generously contributed snack items.
Marsh customers were offered an opportunity to buy a pre-selected bag of needed items for a $5.00 or $10.00 contribution. In exchange, customers who used their Fresh I.D.E.A. card when they purchased the bag were given a
coupon good for $5.00 off their next $50.00 purchase.
Republic Services collected the groceries from 43 Indianapolis metro area Marsh locations and delivered them to the Ronald McDonald House. Through this cooperative effort over $20,530 in much needed supplies were given to the Ronald McDonald house for use by families facing medical issues.
Items donated included: canned meats, canned pasta, individual servings of cereal, pudding and snack foods, muffin mix and muffin tin liners, non perishable toaster pastries, spices, etc.
Commenting on the food drive, Marsh spokesperson Connie Gardner stated, “We at Marsh are so pleased with the results of our second annual food drive for the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana. We want to thank our valued customers for participating with us in this effort. Being a parent of a child facing a medical concern is extremely stressful and we find it very gratifying to be able to help answer a need for these families.”
About Jeff Foster:
Jeff Foster made his NBA debut with the Indiana Pacers in the 1999-2000 season and was the first Pacers' rookie to lead the team in rebounding in a game since the 1996-97 season. Jeff currently ranks #30 for rebounds per game and #11 for offensive rebounds per game in the NBA. Jeff is an active participant with the Indiana Pacers Kids' Club and Read To Achieve program. He also sponsors a block of tickets for every home game, Foster's Heroes, that are distributed to families of local soldiers stationed Iraq.
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| Jeff Foster signs an autograph for a Pacers' Fan at the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana food drive Tip Off event. |
JEFF FOSTER OF THE INDIANA PACERS VISITS CASTLETON MARSH STORE TO TIP OFF FOOD DRIVE
FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF INDIANA
Food Drive will run through March 2, 2008.
Details available in 43 metro Indianapolis area Marsh locations
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 12, 2008) Jeff Foster of the Indiana Pacers visited the Castleton area Marsh location on Monday, February 11, 2008, to tip off a food drive to fill the pantries at the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana. Families of seriously ill children use the Ronald McDonald House as a home away from home while their children are being cared for at central Indiana area hospitals. Foster collected donations for the Ronald McDonald House as he signed autographs and posed for photographs with fans. Additional sponsors for the food drive are Republic Waste Services and Tre Paper.
The food drive will run through March 2, 2008. Forty-three metro Indianapolis area Marsh Supermarkets will have collection bins. Customers are encouraged to purchase items from the Ronald McDonald House “Wish List” to place in the bins. Marsh is offering customers a pre-selected bag of list items for either $5.00 or $10.00. Customers that purchase one of these bags will receive a coupon good for $5.00 off their next grocery purchase of $50.00 or more (with their Marsh Fresh I.D.E.A. card).
About Jeff Foster:
Jeff Foster made his NBA debut with the Indiana Pacers in the 1999-2000 season and was the first Pacers' rookie to lead the team in rebounding in a game since the 1996-97 season. Jeff currently ranks #30 for rebounds per game and #11 for offensive rebounds per game in the NBA. Jeff is an active participant with the Indiana Pacers Kids' Club and Read To Achieve program. He also sponsors a block of tickets for every home game, Foster's Heroes, that are distributed to families of local soldiers stationed Iraq.
PEYBACK FOUNDATION AND MARSH SUPERMARKETS PARTNER TO
HOST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF INDIANAPOLIS
500 Youth Visit the Indianapolis Zoo
Marsh Supermarkets and The PeyBack Foundation, in conjunction with the Indianapolis Zoo, recently sponsored a visit to the Marsh Dolphin Adventure Theater for 500 local youth from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis.
Despite chilly temperatures, the children enjoyed a special presentation of the Indianapolis Zoo’s dolphin show, visited the Oceans exhibit and also experienced zoo animals up close during an exclusive small animal presentation. The youth were given an opportunity to ask questions and touch the animals during the presentation by zoo staff. Afterwards, the youth enjoyed refreshments provided by Marsh.
“At Marsh, we enjoy assisting organizations that promote the education and positive development of children. We were happy to partner with the PeyBack Foundation to provide this unique opportunity for local youth,” said Connie Gardner, Marsh Supermarkets Senior Director of Community Relations. “We would like to applaud the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
for their day to day support and guidance of
children in our community.”
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| Photo-Randy Winchester, Store Manager of Marsh Supermarkets in West Lafayette, Indiana presents a proceeds check to Kim Maluiack of Food Finders, a Lafayette area anti-hunger organization. |
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| Photo--Rick Kemp, Store Manager of Marsh Supermarkets in Bloomington, Indiana presents a proceeds check to Julio Alonso of Hoosier Hills Food Bank. |
MARSH SUPERMARKETS AND FOOD FOR ALL
ISSUE PROCEEDS
CHECKS TO LOCAL ANTI-HUNGER ORGANIZATIONS
Over $25,000 given to fight hunger
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 11, 2008) Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. recently united with Food For All to support local agencies that work to end hunger. The fundraising program ran throughout the holiday season and over $25,000 was distributed to local food banks in Indiana and Western Ohio.
Customers visiting a Marsh, or O’Malia’s store were given the opportunity to select a $1, $3 or $5 coupon from the
Food For All board at the checkout stand. The cashier
scanned the selected coupon and the amount was automatically added to the customer’s bill giving shoppers a simple way to make a difference in their community.
“Marsh Supermarkets is very pleased with the results of the
Food For All campaign to end hunger in our neighborhoods” commented Connie Gardner, Marsh Supermarkets Senior
Director of Community Relations. “We would like to thank our valued customers for participating in this effort with us. The contributions of our customers were of great benefit to
many local food banks.”
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