Fareway Stores Inc. partnered with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct its seventh annual Round Up in July at all 139 stores, raising $151,089.86.
On Aug. 3, Fareway presented a check to Variety at the Fareway Family Night at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa.
“We want to thank our generous customers for their heartfelt donations to Variety – the Children’s Charity,” said Fareway President Garrett Piklapp.
“We have proudly partnered with Variety for more than 35 years and are committed to helping kids…across our footprint.”
Customers had the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund Variety’s mission. Dollars raised through the round up will stay in the state in which they were raised and will helps create opportunities for children to fully share in the experiences of life.
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The top five fundraising stores will have the opportunity to host a specialized bike giveaway to a child in their community:
- 077 – Norwalk $3,499.37;
- 705 – Clear Lake $3,112.30;
- 987 – Davenport $2,544.58;
- 093 – Ames (North) $2,517.21; and
- 073 – Council Bluffs $2,500.06.
“We greatly appreciate Fareway’s outstanding support in helping children in need,” said Wendy Ingham, executive director of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa.
“These dollars will make a direct impact on children who are at-risk, underprivileged or critically ill.”
