Contact: Nancy Keane nancy.keane@safeway.com (480) 318-3082
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Albertsons, Safeway and Vons Stores Across the Southwest Region Fundraise for Victims of El Paso Shooting
EL PASO/PHOENIX/TUCSON/LAS VEGAS — Aug. 6, 2019 Nearly 200 Albertsons, Safeway and Vons stores, through the Albertsons Companies Foundation, today began fundraising for victims of Saturday’s shooting in El Paso.
From El Paso to Las Vegas, customers who shop at Albertsons, Safeway or Vons stores, will be able to donate at the register.
All money collected will be distributed to victims and their families by the El Paso Community Foundation, through a Victims’ Fund, following the conclusion of the monthlong campaign. Funds will help with the immediate and long-term needs of the grieving families.
“While no amount of money can erase this tragedy, the Albertsons Foundation hopes to lessen the burden of victims and their families in some way”, says Shane Dorcheus, EVP and President of the Southwest Division for Albertsons, Safeway and Vons.
Albertsons operates 10 stores in El Paso and Las Cruces. The fundraising campaign will run through August 31, 2019.
“The El Paso Community Foundation is honored to join the Albertsons Companies Foundation in this effort in a show solidarity with the victims, their families, and our amazing community. We encourage love, tolerance, and unity in the face of hate,” says Eric Pearson, CEO of the El Paso Community Foundation.
About Albertsons Companies Albertsons Companies, Inc. is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale. Albertsons Cos. operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs, as well as meal kit company Plated based in New York City. Albertsons Cos. is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2018 alone, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company gave over $262 million in food and financial support. These efforts helped millions of people in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, programs for people with disabilities and veteran’s outreach.
About the El Paso Community Foundation El Paso Community Foundation was established in 1977 as a permanent endowment for the long-term benefit of the El Paso region, far West Texas, Southern New Mexico and Northern Chihuahua, Mexico. We serve as a charitable resource to donors, nonprofit organizations and the community at-large. The El Paso Community Foundation is the region’s most trusted philanthropic advisor. Our professional staff offers you resources, knowledge and expertise in charitable giving.
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