Fareway Stores is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on their 2020 Toys for Tots campaign. The program provides toys to less fortunate children during the holiday season.
Stores are conducting a round-up at the register, where customers can round-up to the next whole dollar on their grocery purchase. In addition, stores will be collecting new, unwrapped toys at all 124 locations now through Thursday, Dec. 24.
“We are proud to continue the tradition of Toys for Tots in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps,” said Fareway President and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “Our customers always go above and beyond to donate both unwrapped toys and monetary proceeds, and their help this holiday season will provide during what has been a difficult year for many children and their families.”
In 2019, the USMC reported that campaign proceeds topped more than $233,450 and 6,735 toys were collected, making it one of the biggest campaigns in the country, according to Toys for Tots Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
“We are thankful to Fareway for their support of the Toys for Tots campaign,” said USMC Sgt. Nicholas Garofalo. “We truly wouldn’t be able to reach as many children in local areas without the help of Fareway and its generous customers.”
Fareway Stores Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating 124 stores in a six-state region. Based in Boone, Iowa, it is a family-owned business, recognized as a top 10 employer in Iowa and has more than 12,000 total employees.