Stop & Shop Customers Help Fight Hunger in Shelton

The Supermarket Company announced that customers who shop its store in Shelton helped raise $2,015 through its annual Food for Friends program. The money was donated to the Park City Initiative Corp to help provide hunger relief to area residents.

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support from our customers and associates for Food for Friends,” said Arlene Putterman, a spokesperson for Stop & Shop. “We exceeded the amount raised in 2009 by 40 percent! Even a tough economy could not dampen the spirit of giving that exists with the associates and customers in our communities.”

Stop & Shop set a new record in 2010 with its 21st annual Food for Friends campaign and raised over $2 million. 60 percent of the funds went directly to hundreds of local food pantries that stores adopt in each community; 40 percent were allocated to regional state food banks.

The Food for Friends program ran in all 392 Stop & Shop stores from Oct. 29 through Dec. 10. Customers donated $1, $3, or $5 “paper turkeys” at their local Stop & Shop. Customer contributions accounted for 90 percent of the $2 million.

Stop & Shop helps support local communities fight hunger, combat childhood cancer, and promotes general health and wellness – with emphasis on children’s educational and support programs. In its commitment to be a sustainable company, the company is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and EPA’s Smart Way program.