country-hearth-breads-2016-home-for-the-holidays-sweepstakes-660x330Country Hearth breads would like provide a little more cheer this year by giving Midwest consumers the chance to win up to $1,000 cash in its annual “Home for the Holidays” Sweepstakes.

Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., the bakers of Country Hearth and Village Hearth breads, is sponsoring the sweepstakes, which is open to legal residents age 18 and older in its Midwest market area. Visit CountryHearthBreads.com to enter and to review the official rules, including eligibility requirements and prize descriptions. No purchase is required. The sweepstakes will run through Dec. 4.

Pan-O-Gold said the annual sweepstakes helps it thank customers.

“We look forward to our sweepstakes each year. The holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends, but it can also be financially stressful. Our sweeps gives folks a chance to win some extra cash,” said Mark Ubl, Pan-O-Gold VP of sales. “Two winners will each receive $500, and one grand prize winner will get a check for $1,000. The money can be used for travel, gifts or necessities.”

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. produces, markets and distributes a variety of bread, buns and baked goods, including the Country Hearth, Village Hearth and Artisan Hearth brands. Fresh products are delivered daily to grocery, retail, restaurant and foodservice customers throughout the company’s distribution area.

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