2007 United Way Campaign
C&S Cares for Communities Associates Give Generously to United Way
Keene, NH - C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is very pleased to announce that over three-quarters of a million dollars has been raised through this year's company-wide United Way campaign. These funds will be distributed to over 60 United Ways with the majority of funds benefiting the 25 communities in which the company has operations.
"We are proud about our Associate's generous pledges and pleased to continue our support to the United Way through our dollar-for-dollar corporate match" stated Rick Cohen, Chairman
and CEO.
"Once again, C&S Associates generously opened their hearts and wallets to support community-based United Ways from coast-to-coast," said Director of Corporate Giving Gina Goff. "Most gifts were made through our on-going payroll deduction program," she added.
Two years ago, C&S Wholesale Grocers was added to the impressive roster of companies that comprise the United Way of America's National Corporate Leadership group.
Through a vast network of volunteers and community agencies, United Way organizations across America help meet the health and human service needs of millions of people every day. With over 110 years of experience, United Way continues to work effectively with community-based organizations to help those most in need.
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About C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S community involvement programs support initiatives to stop hunger and to promote the health and enrichemnt of communities that are homes to the company's employees and facilities.
C&S Wholesale Grocers of Keene, N.H. is the second-largest food wholesaler and, according to Forbes magazine, the 12th largest privately held company in the United States. The company distributes food to supermarkets, retail stores and military bases across the country.
Currently, C&S serves about 4600 stores from more than 50 locations in 11 states. Among our customers are many of America's best known companies, including Stop & Shop, Giant of Carlisle, Giant of Landover, Shaw's, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P), Ralphs, Safeway and Target.
