Goodwill to support the Food Bank of WNY in May
Friday April 27, 2012 | By:Metro Source Staff | News
BUFFALO - Goodwill shoppers and donors can make a difference this May to help those in need of nutritious food by dropping off non-perishable items at Goodwill’s nine retail locations and 15 donation sites throughout Western New York.
From May 1 through 27, Goodwill patrons and donors who bring in any non-perishable food item will receive a $5-off coupon for their next Goodwill Store purchase of $15 or more.
“As the primary food provider in our area, The Food Bank of Western New York distributes healthy foods to more than 30,000 households each month in our community,” said Goodwill Industries of WNY President and CEO, Tom Lynch. “Our alliance with their agency has always been strong, and has grown since the installation of a food pantry at our facility in 2002—the Urban Opportunities Food Pantry.”
Donated food from Erie County will go to Urban Opportunities, which assists 850 individuals per month. Food donated at Goodwill’s Lockport Center will stay in Niagara County and be distributed by the Food Bank’s Niagara County distribution center and member agency, The Niagara Community Action Program.
“We have a great, long relationship with Goodwill Industries and we are so supportive of this food drive with their employees and donors,” said Marylou Borowiak, President and CEO of the Food Bank. “This is usually a slow time of the year for food drives so the timing is perfect for us.”
From May 1 through 27, Goodwill patrons and donors who bring in any non-perishable food item will receive a $5-off coupon for their next Goodwill Store purchase of $15 or more.
“As the primary food provider in our area, The Food Bank of Western New York distributes healthy foods to more than 30,000 households each month in our community,” said Goodwill Industries of WNY President and CEO, Tom Lynch. “Our alliance with their agency has always been strong, and has grown since the installation of a food pantry at our facility in 2002—the Urban Opportunities Food Pantry.”
Donated food from Erie County will go to Urban Opportunities, which assists 850 individuals per month. Food donated at Goodwill’s Lockport Center will stay in Niagara County and be distributed by the Food Bank’s Niagara County distribution center and member agency, The Niagara Community Action Program.
“We have a great, long relationship with Goodwill Industries and we are so supportive of this food drive with their employees and donors,” said Marylou Borowiak, President and CEO of the Food Bank. “This is usually a slow time of the year for food drives so the timing is perfect for us.”
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