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FOOD LION BANNERS AND BOTTOM DOLLAR FOOD DONATE $50,000 FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Donation will help fund American Red Cross relief efforts; Customers can learn more about how to help by visiting the company Web sites
January 18, 2010
SALISBURY, N.C – Food Lion, Bloom, Harveys, Reid’s and Bottom Dollar Food announced today a $50,000 American Red Cross donation to assist victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
"Our thoughts are with those who are affected by this tragedy in Haiti, as well as victims' friends and family members who live in the communities we serve," said Chris Blumenthal, Community Affairs Manager. "Our company, and our associates and customers, have a long-standing history of responding to natural disaster relief efforts through financial donations, as well as food, water and other supplies. We are eager to support community and international needs for the Haiti relief effort, including this donation to the American Red Cross."
The $50,000 donation will be made to the American Red Cross to help support disaster relief and rebuilding efforts following this week’s earthquake in Haiti. Customers wishing to contribute to relief efforts can do so by visiting www.RedCross.org. Learn more at www.FoodLion.com/HaitiRelief, www.ShopBloom.com/HaitiRelief, www.bottomdollarfood.com/HaitiRelief or www.harveys-supermarkets.com/HaitiRelief.
About Food Lion Family
The Food Lion family, based in Salisbury, N.C., operates more than 1,300 supermarkets, either directly or through affiliated entities, under the names of Food Lion, Bloom, Harveys or Reid's. These stores meet local customer needs and preferences for the freshest and best quality products. The Food Lion family employs approximately 74,000 associates in 11 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com.
About Bottom Dollar Food
Bottom Dollar Food, based in Salisbury, N.C., operates 52 stores in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The discount grocer is redefining the discount grocery model by offering private brands and the national brands that matter most to customers, in addition to fresh produce and quality meats, at discount prices and in an energetic shopping environment. For more information, visit www.bottomdollarfood.com.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products, new homes and commercial and industrial buildings. Products and buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR designation prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the government. Last year alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved about $19 billion on their energy bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 29 million vehicles.
Learn more at energystar.gov/leaders
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