To: Jim Rice, President, Shaw's Supermarkets
Shaw's: Do not cancel your Maine food programs
Food pantries and homeless shelters in Maine rely on grocery stores to donate food that would otherwise go to waste--especially in the fast-approaching cold winter months. We urge you NOT to cancel your food donation program.
Why is this important?
One in 4 kids in Maine is food insecure--but Shaw's Supermarkets has announced it is ending its food donation programs in Maine, just as the cold winter and holiday season is approaching.
The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program in Brunswick, Preble Street shelter in Portland, and Good Shepherd Food Bank are just a few of the agencies that have relied on Shaw's donation.
By donating food that is not selling well or nearing the expiration date, grocery chains can help alleviate hunger and reduce food waste at very little cost to the company.
Local Shaw's employees have expressed interest in continuing these programs—but to convince the corporate higher-ups, we all need to speak out.
For more information: http://www.pressherald.com/2015/12/10/loss-of-shaws-donation-hits-food-bank-a-key-time/
The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program in Brunswick, Preble Street shelter in Portland, and Good Shepherd Food Bank are just a few of the agencies that have relied on Shaw's donation.
By donating food that is not selling well or nearing the expiration date, grocery chains can help alleviate hunger and reduce food waste at very little cost to the company.
Local Shaw's employees have expressed interest in continuing these programs—but to convince the corporate higher-ups, we all need to speak out.
For more information: http://www.pressherald.com/2015/12/10/loss-of-shaws-donation-hits-food-bank-a-key-time/