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Press RoomThe ShopRite of Staten Island To Make Donation To The Food Bank For New York City Check Presentation: Wednesday, May 13 at 3:00 p.m. Keasbey, NJ (May 12, 2009) – The ShopRite of Staten Island announced today that it will present a check for $1,500 to the Food Bank For New York City in support of their continued commitment to feed the hungry through the ShopRite Partners In Caring program, a year-round, community-based, hunger-fighting initiative. Last November, the ShopRite of Hylan Boulevard was named one of the top 30 winning stores in the eighth annual ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Box Competition, a program designed to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in local communities. As a winner, the ShopRite of Staten Island received $1,500 from ShopRite Partners In Caring to be donated to a charitable agency of their choice. The store team selected the Food Bank For New York City. “I am proud and grateful to have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those that go hungry in our community,” stated Kevin Mannix, owner and operator of the ShopRite of Staten Island. “This donation could not be possible without the hard work and dedication from the store associates and the generosity of our loyal customers.” Mr. Mannix will be on hand to deliver the check to Patrick Mooney, director of Philanthropy at the Food Bank For New York City, at a presentation that will take place at the ShopRite of Hylan Boulevard at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. The $1,500 donation is in addition to the $20,000 already donated to the Food Bank for New York City by Mr. Mannix’s two Staten Island stores, the ShopRite on Richmond Avenue and the ShopRite on Hylan Boulevard. The ShopRite of Hylan Boulevard is located at: 2424 Hylan Boulevard; Staten Island, NY and its hours of operation are Monday- Sunday; open 24 hours. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Philadelphia-Area Students to Soar Like Eagles in the Take a Player to School Contest Schools donate to Food Banks to compete for a visit from a Philadelphia Eagles player Keasbey, NJ; March 9, 2009 – In recognition of the 10th Anniversary of ShopRite Partners In Caring, ShopRite is teaming up with General Mills and the Philadelphia Eagles Radio Network/94WYSP in the fight against hunger with its Take a Player to School Contest. From March 8, 2009 through April 3, 2009, K-8 schools in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas will be collecting food donations for local Food Banks. Schools can earn 150 Box Tops for Education just for participating in the food drive. Entry into the competition also makes them eligible for the Grand Prize – a school and classroom visit from a Philadelphia Eagles player. “The winter months are always a time of great need in our communities and our food pantries have been struggling to keep their shelves stocked,” said Martha Buccino, XYZ of Philabundance, one of six Food Banks participating in the contest. “This contest is a wonderful way to deliver a message on the importance of generosity to these children and the amount of support it provides to those who rely on our pantries is without measure. We are so grateful to ShopRite for its support in our hunger-fighting mission.” All participating schools will receive 150 Bonus Box Tops for Education simply by collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items and donating them to their local, participating Food Bank. The school with the largest donation will receive 1,500 Bonus Box Tops for Education and an all-school assembly led by a Philadelphia Eagles player. The classroom with the most donations at the winning school will also receive a pizza party, Eagles gift bags, autographed photos and a physical education class or recess period led by a Philadelphia Eagles player. “The Take a Player to School Contest provides a unique opportunity to raise hunger awareness among school-age children and to get them involved in this very important issue,” said Christine Magyarits, manager of Community Relations at Wakefern Food Corporation, the distribution and merchandising arm of ShopRite supermarkets. “We are so pleased that the Philadelphia Eagles are joining us in this endeavor, bringing with them tremendous energy and a sense of fun that will really help to inspire these kids to give from the heart.” Participating Food Banks in the Take a Player to School Contest include: Philabundance – Philadelphia, PA; Food Bank of South Jersey – Pennsauken, NJ; Community Food Bank of NJ Southern Branch – Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Mercer Street Friends – Ewing, NJ; 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley – Allentown, PA; and H&J Weinberg NEPA Reg. Food Bank – Wilkes Barre, PA. ________________________________________________________________________________ 10 Years 10 Heroes Limited-Edition Cheerios Box Honors Hunger Fighting Citizens of All Ages ShopRite Partners In Caring and General Mills Recognize Winners in Hunger Awareness Competition with a Spot on the Cheerios Box Edison, NJ (March 11, 2009) – Some heroes aren’t measured by their great strength or incredible skills, but instead by their big hearts and acts of kindness. ShopRite is marking the tenth anniversary of its community-based hunger-fighting charity, ShopRite Partners In Caring, by honoring individuals who use their hearts and hands to help raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in their local communities. In marking the anniversary of the program, ShopRite teamed up with General Mills in a “10 Years – 10 Heroes” contest, a search for ten local heroes – five children and five adults - who actively engage in the fight against hunger. The “10 Years - 10 Heroes” contest recognized people who devote time, money, and energy to help battle hunger. Family, friends and community members submitted nomination essays describing individuals who are passionate about assisting in the fight in their local communities. The ten heroes were selected based on their participation in activities to raise funds or collect food, the spirit in which the activities were conducted and the results achieved. The winners are: Jacquelyn Broadfoot, of Bloomfield, NJ, Joanne Chadziewicz, of Plainville, CT, Daniel A. Galligan, of Old Bridge, NJ, George Karp, of Mamaroneck, NY, Bill Pere, of Mystic, CT, Stanley Serdakowski, of Gladstone, NJ, Payton Sinkbeil, of Pottstown, PA and Gabriela, Stephanie and Stephen Toledo, of Randolph, NJ. ShopRite Unveils Limited-Edition Cheerios Box …add one “We are honored to recognize local heroes who take part in activities that truly make a difference in the lives of many individuals in their communities,” said Christine Magyarits, spokesperson for ShopRite Partners In Caring. “We are also very proud of our dedicated ShopRite associates who help to raise awareness and funds year after year for local food banks. This contest is a great way for us to recognize them and the positive impact that they have on the community.” The ten local heroes, alongside 61 ShopRite associates, will be featured on the front panel of a limited-edition Cheerios box, the eighth in a series, which will be on shelves this spring exclusively at ShopRite stores. The box will be unveiled in a special ceremony at the ShopRite of Passaic on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. Harriet Green of Clifton, NJ, Luisa Mejia of Passaic, NJ and Kevin Fragale of Lodi, NJ are among the ShopRite associates honored on 125,000 limited-edition Cheerios boxes for their store’s commitment to fighting hunger in their local community through the ShopRite Partners In Caring program. Harriet, Luisa and Kevin were selected to appear on the Cheerios box after the ShopRite of Passaic took a top spot out of 30 winning stores in a contest sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills in support of National Hunger Action Month in September. ShopRite associates raised more than $290,000 during a two-week contest by offering $1 donation cards to customers at checkout, constructing displays to bring awareness to the issue of hunger, and holding in-store events to support the cause. General Mills donated an additional $20,000 to the ShopRite Partners In Caring Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey. The winning stores are: New Jersey: ShopRite of Passaic, ShopRite of Brookdale, ShopRite of Succasunna, ShopRite of Mansfield, ShopRite of Ramsey, ShopRite of Newton, ShopRite of Flemington, ShopRite of Montague, ShopRite Unveils Limited-Edition Cheerios Box …add two ShopRite of Brooklawn, ShopRite of Byram, ShopRite of Cherry Hill, ShopRite of Fairlawn, ShopRite of Clark, ShopRite of Evesham, ShopRite of Clinton, ShopRite of Franklin, ShopRite of Netcong, ShopRite of Rio Grande, ShopRite of Mullica Hill. New York: ShopRite of Wallkill, ShopRite of Hylan Boulevard, ShopRite of Staten Island. Pennsylvania: ShopRite of Oxford & Levick, ShopRite of Snyder Plaza, ShopRite of Mount Pocono, ShopRite of Warminster, ShopRite of Daleville, ShopRite of Aramingo Avenue. Connecticut: ShopRite of Bristol, ShopRite of New London. The 2009 limited-edition Cheerios boxes will be available for sale on March 20th at your local ShopRite. __________________________________________________________________________________ ShopRite Brings More of Everything to Maryland Shoppers Official Grand Opening Set for March 8 Keasbey, NJ; March 2, 2009 – More variety, more freshness, more savings and more value comes to Maryland when ShopRite celebrates its grand opening on Sunday, March 8. This day marks the official transition of the Klein’s Family Markets to the ShopRite banner with simultaneous grand openings of all of their seven stores. The transition represents the next phase of growth for the Klein’s supermarket business. "Our family has a long and proud tradition of delivering personalized, family-oriented service with exceptional value to our customers and secure, competitive employment opportunities to our associates. We are very confident that our move to the ShopRite banner will allow us to enhance and extend this tradition into the next generation," stated Howard Klein, vice president & general council of Klein’s ShopRites of Maryland. Owned and operated by the Klein family, the seven Maryland-based ShopRite stores will offer a multitude of expanded services that will afford customers new ways to save through ShopRite’s promotional programs. Some of those programs include: a 14-day supply of 35 commonly used antibiotics FREE to customers, ShopRite’s 90-day generic drug program that allows customers additional savings for more than 375 commonly prescribed generic drugs, a Holiday promotion for a FREE ham or turkey dinner, hundreds of weekly circular specials, the Baby Bucks program that offers $10 off a shopping trip when customers spend $100 on baby items, and added value via the ShopRite Price Plus® Club loyalty discount program. Our award-winning private label line will also provide added value and taste. The Klein’s long-standing commitment to the community will also be enhanced through the ShopRite Partners In Caring program, a year-round, community based hunger-fighting initiative. The program supports 23 regional food banks and more than 1,400 charitable agencies with food or meal components in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and now, Maryland. More than $20 million has been donated to date in the fight against hunger since the program’s inception in 1999. The seven stores opening for business under the ShopRite banner on Sunday, March 8 are located in Maryland at: • ShopRite of Aberdeen; 949 Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen • ShopRite of Bel Air; 223 N Main Street, Bel Air • ShopRite of Festival; 5 Bel Air S Pkwy, Bel Air • ShopRite of Jacksonville; Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix • ShopRite of Cardiff; 1606 Dooley Rd, Whiteford • ShopRite of Forest Hill; 2101 Rock Spring Rd, Forest Hill • ShopRite of Riverside; 1321 Riverside Pkwy, Belcamp ____________________________________________________________________________ ShopRite Kicks-Off 1st Wave of Free Health Screenings In Support Of Live Right With ShopRite Program THIS MONTH FEATURES FREE BODY MASS INDEX AND BODY FAT SCREENINGS Keasbey, NJ (January 16, 2009) -- Be a healthier you this New Year as ShopRite helps kick-start healthy resolutions. As part of the Live Right with ShopRite™ Health and Wellness program, ShopRite will offer a series of FREE health screenings throughout the upcoming months. In support of the program’s January theme, “New Year, New You,” the ShopRites of Rochelle Park, Paramus, and Englewood will host FREE Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Fat screenings. The FREE screenings, provided through ShopRite’s Pharmacy department, will also offer customers FREE educational materials on ways to achieve a healthier lifestyle. The date and locations for the FREE BMI and Body Fat screening are as follows: • Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - ShopRite of Rochelle Park 220 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ • Thursday, January 22, 2009 - ShopRite of Paramus 224 State Highway Route 4 East, Paramus, NJ • Friday, January 23, 2009 - ShopRite of Englewood 40 Nathaniel Place, Englewood, NJ All screenings are from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For additional information on ShopRite’s Health and Wellness program, visit www.shoprite.com or contact ShopRite’s Customer Care Center at 1-800-SHOPRITE or 1-800-746-7748. *Look for more health and wellness events in coming months* ______________________________________________________________________________ Brown’s Super Stores Named Top Employer in Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2008 Best Places to Work Keasbey, NJ (January 7, 2009) – Brown’s Super Stores, took First Place in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s fifth annual Best Places to Work Contest. Brown’s Super Stores, comprised of 11 ShopRite supermarkets located in the Greater Philadelphia area, was named a top employer in the extra large category of the Delaware Valley by company workers. The contest results were entirely decided by company employees who participated in an online questionnaire administered by Quantum Market Research, an independent surveying firm in Wichita, Kansas. Employees of nominated companies were asked to complete a 37 question, online survey that uses a scale of one to six from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.” Survey participants were asked to rank categories including: team effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, manager effectiveness, and compensation and benefits. “It is a wonderful feeling to know that my staff highly regards the company they work for. Being happy at your workplace is invaluable and I’m thrilled to be able to provide an enjoyable and fulfilling work experience at all of my stores, stated Jeff Brown, Brown’s Super Stores chairman and CEO. “Behind a great company is a great team that works hard to support it. My daily goal is to serve the needs of the people – that includes the customers visiting my ShopRite stores and the associates working here,” said Mr. Brown. According to the questionnaire results, the Brown’s Super Stores’ commitment to the neighborhood is one of the elements that helped propel it in the top winning spot. The Brown family has held a strong presence in the community since 1989 when their first ShopRite store was founded. According to Mr. Brown, the store associates are equally committed to serving the community – a hallmark of their corporate culture. More than 200 companies were nominated this year in five categories based on company size or geographic location. All winners were announced at an awards ceremony on Oct. 15 at the Top of the Tower in the Bell Atlantic Building in Center City. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Breath a Little Easier this Flu Season with ShopRite’s FREE Antibiotics Program Free Antibiotics From January 11 Until March 28 Keasbey, NJ (January 9, 2009) – Wallet-free visits to local ShopRite Pharmacies for antibiotics become a reality starting this Sunday with the launch of ShopRite’s FREE Antibiotics program. Keeping true to its mission of delivering outstanding customer service and value, ShopRite is helping its customers breathe easier this flu season by offering a 14-day supply of commonly prescribed generic oral antibiotics -- FREE of charge. Antibiotics included in ShopRite’s program include: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Bacitracin, Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Penicillin VK, and SMZ-TMP. The FREE Antibiotics program is available to all customers with or without insurance at ShopRite Pharmacies across Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. To take part in the program, customers must have a valid prescription from their doctor. There is no membership or other commitment required. In addition, ShopRite Pharmacies have expanded their already existing 90-day, generic drug program by adding 60 new items. The $9.99, (90-Day) generic drug program allows customers additional savings for more than 375 commonly prescribed generic drugs used to treat a wide range of medical conditions including: Allergy and Asthma, Anti Viral, Arthritis Pain, Cholesterol, Diabetes, among others. “At ShopRite, our goal is to provide our customers with the best service and every day low prices. When you combine our new FREE Antibiotics program, along with our expanded 90-day/$9.99 generic drug program, we provide our customers with a comprehensive solution for meeting all of their prescription needs,” stated Karen Meleta, spokeswoman for ShopRite. For more information about the Free Antibiotic program, and the 90-Day Generic Drug program, visit our Pharmacy section. _________________________________________________________________________________
Celebrate the Opening of the Newest (and Littlest) ShopRite Supermarket at Please Touch Museum Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. Philadelphia, PA (December 9, 2008) – The owners of ShopRite supermarkets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware announced today the grand opening of their newest “store,” the ShopRite Supermarket exhibit inside the new Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The hands-on, interactive supermarket exhibit enables children to be shoppers, cashiers and stockers. “Being a part of the restoration of Memorial Hall, which is such a grand structure and having the supermarket exhibit named for us, further cements our commitment to the community of Philadelphia. We are thrilled to bring the ShopRite supermarket experience into this unique museum setting that is sure to delight children and their parents,” said Karen Meleta, spokeswoman for ShopRite. “Years ago, when we first announced our plans to move the museum to Memorial Hall, the most frequently asked question was, ‘Are you going to bring the supermarket?’” recalled Nancy Kolb, President & CEO of Please Touch Museum. “It has always been our most popular exhibit, and thanks to ShopRite, we have been able to build an even bigger and better supermarket for families to enjoy. And we have added a kitchen where kids can extend the shopping experience to putting away the groceries they ‘purchase’ at the ShopRite.” The exhibit puts children in charge of the real-world experience of shopping in a grocery store. Rather than riding in a cart pushed by mom or dad, young kids push their own small shopping carts through the aisles or operate cash registers in check-out lanes. Little shoppers can pile their carts high with a wide assortment of play foods including fruits, vegetables, seafood, loaves of bread and packaged items ranging from Philly favorites like Tastykakes to ShopRite branded peanut butter, cereal, juices and canned goods. Huge wheels of cheese, pastries, and frozen foods complete the play shopping experience. The ShopRite Supermarket exhibit is an integral part of the museum’s City Capers exhibit zone, one of six different zones in the museum. City Capers is a Please Touch city within the museum, offering a realistic urban environment of shops including the supermarket, a restaurant and a shoe store, along with a medical center, a construction area and the Front Step toddler environment. Together these activities create a ‘neighborhood’ of hands-on learning experiences. About ShopRite About Please Touch Museum® Local Heroes Help ShopRite Warm Stomachs And Hearts With Turkey Donations NJ Veterans Team up With ShopRite for Annual Thanksgiving Donation Edison, NJ (November 2008) – The holidays are approaching and while some people are planning grocery lists and holiday menus, others will be thinking about where their next meal will come from. ShopRite hopes to help alleviate that worry for families in need this Thanksgiving. ShopRite Partners In Caring will continue to fight hunger within the community by donating 30 tons of turkeys to local food banks throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Pennsylvania. ShopRite trucks will make the first turkey donation of the season to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11th at 10 a.m. This Veteran’s Day, local heroes from New Jersey’s Fallen Soldiers have volunteered to assist in the important delivery of donated turkeys. These men are no strangers to the frontlines and on the day when the country is honoring them, they are continuing to serve their fellow Americans by aiding in the fight against hunger. “Hunger in our communities is prevalent,” said Christine Magyarits, spokeswoman for ShopRite Partners In Caring. “ShopRite is proud to help ease the stress on families by providing them with turkeys for a traditional Thanksgiving meal that they can share and enjoy together. Since 2001, ShopRite has donated nearly one-half million pounds of turkeys during the holidays. This year, we are especially honored that some of America’s heroes have joined us to help in the fight against hunger. ” According to Feeding America, (formerly America’s Second Harvest), the nation’s largest charitable hunger-relief organization, more than 36 million people, including 13 million children, live in households that experience hunger or the risk of hunger. These households are unable to consistently access nutritious and adequate amounts of food necessary for a healthy diet. “The current economy and the added stress of the holidays make it very difficult for families to put enough food on the table,” said Kathleen DiChiara, Executive Director of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “Thankfully, generous donations from ShopRite Partners In Caring assist us with the growing need each year.” The food banks receiving turkey donations from ShopRite Partners In Caring are: Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside, NJ; Mercer Street Friends in Ewing, NJ; NORWESCAP in Phillipsburg, NJ; Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties in Neptune, NJ; Community FoodBank (Southern Branch) in Egg Harbor, NJ; Food Share in Bloomfield, CT; Connecticut Food Bank in East Haven, CT; Food Bank of South Jersey in Pennsauken, NJ; Food Bank of Hudson Valley in Cornwell-on-Hudson, NY; Long Island Cares in Hauppauge, NY; Food Bank for Westchester in Millwood, NY; Food Bank for NYC in Bronx, NY; Philabundance in Philadelphia, PA; 2nd Harvest of Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA; Food Bank of Delaware in Newark, DE; H&J Weinberg NEPA in Wilkes Barre, PA and Food Bank of Eastern NY in Latham, NY. For more information on ShopRite Partners In Caring, visit: www.shopritepartnersincaring.org ____________________________________________________________________ ShopRite Announces Winner Of The 20th Annual Best Bagger Contest Kelly McNally To Represent ShopRite At The 2009 National Grocers Association’s National Best Bagger Contest Keasbey, NJ (November 25, 2008) – Kelly McNally from the ShopRite of Lacey is the winner of ShopRite’s 20th Annual Best Bagger Contest and is set to compete at the National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger National Finals in Las Vegas. Preliminary “bag off” in-store competitions took place at ShopRite supermarkets across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The winners moved on to compete in the ShopRite Annual Best Bagger Contest for the top honor of representing ShopRite at the national contest held at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel on Thursday, February 5, 2009. To win, Ms. McNally competed against 19 ShopRite finalists. Finalists’ bagging experience ranged from one month to over 30 years. McNally was judged on the categories of speed, proper bag building technique, distribution of weight between bags and style, attitude and appearance. The contest took place in the actual checkout lanes at the ShopRite of Somerset on October 21, 2008 and was judged by a panel of ShopRite associates. “I joined ShopRite eight years ago and I’m very excited to have the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas for a chance to place the company I work for in the national spotlight,” expressed Ms. McNally. “None of this would have been possible without help from Rich Borkowski,” Loss Prevention detective at Perlmart, Inc., operator of the ShopRite of Lacey. Perlmart Inc. is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation, the marketing and distribution arm for ShopRite. “Rich tirelessly trained me for an entire week prior to the contest,” said McNally. The second and third place winners are Sherry Zimbaldi from the ShopRite of Peekskill and Kris Walker from the ShopRite of Wayne, respectively. As the winner, Ms. McNally, was awarded a First Place trophy, a 19” Digital LCD Color TV and an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas, Nevada where she’ll compete to win the National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger Contest. _______________________________________________________________________ Talk Turkey with ShopRite’s Culinary Workshop Chefs Introducing “ShopRite Chefs on Call” – The Direct Connection to A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Feast Keasbey, NJ (November 21, 2008) – Beginning Sunday, November 23, a team of top ShopRite Culinary Workshop Chef Instructors will serve up answers to customers’ Thanksgiving meal preparation questions through the first ever “ShopRite Chefs On Call” service. Whether cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner, preparing a side dish, or simply helping in the kitchen, ShopRite’s top Chefs will be on call waiting to guide seasoned cooks and beginners alike through their holiday meal preparation. The team of Chefs will be at ShopRite’s customer care center every day from November 23 until Thanksgiving Day to answer in-coming calls to 1-800-ShopRite. In addition to answering questions, the Chefs will also offer savvy preparation tips and share kitchen-tested recipe ideas that are sure to satisfy even the most demanding dinner guest. “Even the most experienced Thanksgiving host turns to guidance when cooking a holiday feast,” stated Cheryl Macik, director of Consumer Affairs at Wakefern Food Corp., the distribution and merchandising arm of ShopRite supermarkets. “We are always thinking of ways to offer added convenience for our customers and we hope that “ShopRite Chefs On Call” delivers the time-saving and useful tips that most household cooks need during this busy time of year,” said Macik. To talk live with a ShopRite Chef, customers are encouraged to call 1-800-ShopRite (1-800-746-7748) at the following times and ask for the “Chef on call.” • Sunday, November 23 - 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Monday, November 24 - 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Tuesday, November 25 - 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday, November 26 - 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. • Thanksgiving Day, November 27 - 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. “I’m excited to have the team of ShopRite Culinary Workshop professional Chef Instructors who teach hands on cooking classes in select ShopRite Stores each week available to all our customers via phone this holiday,” expressed ShopRite’s Culinary Workshop corporate executive chef, Faith Alahverdian. “This direct one-on-one connection between our talented Chef Instructors and ShopRite customers offers a unique way towards achieving a successful and memorable holiday dinning experience,” said Chef Faith. Callers who provide an email address will receive a collection of the Chefs’ favorite holiday recipes. For additional information on holiday turkey preparation including tips on buying, storing, thawing, and roasting, visit the Website at www.shoprite.com. _________________________________________________________________________________ ShopRite Takes Center Stage As Presenting Sponsor Of The Grand Tasting At The Inaugural Food Network Net Proceeds to Benefit The New York City Food Bank And Share Our Strength Keasbey, NJ; September 29, 2008 – ShopRite presents The Grand Tasting at the much anticipated inaugural Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12. Food and wine aficionados attending the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite will experience a stimulating taste bud adventure of scrumptious ShopRite branded culinary treats during two three-hour sessions each day. The Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite is part of the Wine & Food Festival presented by The Food Network, Food &Wine and Travel Leisure magazines. The event offers a bonanza of seminars and exquisite food samplings beginning on Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12 at New York City’s trendy Meatpacking District located at Pier 54 in Hudson River Park. “This event spotlights the best of the New York wine and food scene but it also benefits hunger relief programs that ShopRite has historically supported with great pride,” expressed Joe Gozzi, director of Specialty Foods at Wakefern Food Corporation, the distribution and merchandizing arm of ShopRite supermarkets. “We at ShopRite are thrilled to have the opportunity to share our line of top quality ShopRite Private Label products with food lovers who have discriminatory taste,” he said. Attendees at the Grand Tasting will enjoy high quality culinary creations by ShopRite’s Culinary Workshop and executive chef, Faith Alahverdian, in a unique setting within the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite tent. Chef Faith will feature her exclusive recipe dish: Casarecce Artisan-Cut Pasta with Lemon Chicken, Parmesan-Roasted Artichoke Hearts and Wilted Escarole, which includes ingredients such as Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, ShopRite Light Olive Oil and ShopRite imported casarecce artisan-cut pasta from Italy. Other tasty delights will feature ShopRite private label Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the popular ShopRite Panettone, to name a few. The schedule for the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite is as follows: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 Session 1 – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Session 2 – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Ticket price for each session is $150 per person. Net proceeds will benefit the New York City Food Bank and Share Our Strength. For more information, or to purchase tickets to the event, click here ________________________________________________________________________________ ShopRite of Wallkill is the Winning Store of The ShopRite Partners In Caring/Pringles Contest FORMER NY GIANTS MICHAEL STRAHAN TO VISIT THE ShopRite OF WALLKILL TO TACKLE HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITIES ShopRite of Wallkill is the Winning Store of The ShopRite Partners In Caring/Pringles Contest August 12, 2008, Keasbey, NJ – ShopRite of Wallkill associates and customers will be in the company of former New York Giants defensive end, Michael Strahan on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at the ShopRite store located at 20 Lloyds Lane, Middletown, NY. Strahan’s special appearance comes in appreciation for the hard work and dedication displayed by the ShopRite of Wallkill associates to earn the top position in the ShopRite Partners In Caring/Pringles Contest sponsored by Proctor & Gamble. The ShopRite of Wallkill is the winning store out of more than 200 participating ShopRite stores in an associate contest designed to help feed the hungry in our area. To recognize the store’s accomplishment, Strahan will interact with customers and bag groceries from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. “We are so excited to be able to provide the platform needed to spread the word about the hunger issues facing everyday Americans living in our communities,” said Karen Meleta ShopRite Partners In Caring spokeswoman. “Having Michael Strahan on our team in the fight against hunger is a great honor and it is our hope that the many contests and events we hold throughout the year will touch the hearts of those in a position to help others in need.” ShopRite and P&G teamed up in May to launch the contest. During the contest period, which kicked-off May 25 and ran through June 14, ShopRite stores sold 250,000 Pringles cans and raised a total of $121,000 to benefit the ShopRite Partners In Caring Fund.* The top 25 ShopRite stores won the opportunity to feature two associates from each store on a full page “Tackling Hunger” ad in the Game Day programs of either the New York Giants or the Philadelphia Eagles. Each store will be presented with a framed keepsake of the Game Day ad and each winning associate will receive a copy of the New York Giants or Philadelphia Eagles Game Day program. “The food bank is so pleased that ShopRite, the Pringles team and a New York 2008 Super Bowl Champion have partnered to support us,” express Jan Whitman, director of the Food Bank of Hudson Valley. “It is always exciting to see people coming together to work towards a common goal and we at the food bank are very grateful to have such a strong support in the fight against hunger,” said Whitman. _______________________________________________________________________ ShopRite of Marlton Earns Energy Star Rating First ShopRite Supermarket To Earn The Prestigious Rating April 10, 2008, Keasbey, NJ – Supermarkets of Cherry Hill, Inc. has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious Energy Star Rating for their ShopRite of Marlton, NJ. The Energy Star is the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance. The ShopRite of Marlton joins more than 3,000 Energy Star buildings nationwide that are committed to reducing their impact on the environment by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Some of the energy-saving technology used by the ShopRite of Marlton includes the use of a high efficient refrigeration system, energy-saving HVAC systems and refrigerated store cases with energy-saving lamps and lighting systems. The store’s lighting consists mostly of Pulse Start HID and T8 fluorescent systems. In addition, Energy Star qualified equipment is used in the store to further reduce energy consumption. “We at the ShopRite of Marlton are so honored to accept EPA’s Energy Star in recognition of our energy efficiency efforts,” said Shawn Ravitz, vice president of Administration for Supermarkets of Cherry Hill, Inc. “This achievement helps us get on the right path to what we hope in the future will lead us to additional opportunities to reduce our impact on the environment,” stated Ravitz. By earning the Energy Star, the store is using about 35 percent less energy than average buildings, while still providing quality service and comfort to customers. Organizations earn the Energy Star by using EPA’s national energy performance rating system to generate energy-efficiency ratings for their buildings, on a scale of 1 to 100 relative to similar buildings across the country. The ShopRite of Marlton is located at: 307 West Route 70; Marlton, NJ Store hours are: Monday-Friday; 7 am–12 am Saturday 7am –12 am; Sunday 7 am–11 pm
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ShopRite Wins “Best Of” Recognition in Philadelphia-area Kosher Survey Cherry Hill and Philadelphia stores- Two-time winners ELIZABETH, New Jersey – February 12, 2008 – Kosher consumers in the Philadelphia area have once again selected ShopRite supermarkets in Cherry Hill and Philadelphia as the best Kosher stores in the 2007 Philadelphia Area Kosher Community Survey conducted by Kosher Community Surveys LLC. For the second year in a row, the ShopRite of Garden State Pavilion and the ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard, earned the recognition based on the percentage of customers rating them “very good” or “excellent” on price, food and service quality, selection and store environment. The ShopRite of Cherry Hill won all five categories. Survey participants highlighted the store’s “great” selection and good prices with special emphasis on the impressive selection of goods for Passover. Consumers also noted that they travel from Pennsylvania to shop at the ShopRite of Cherry Hill’s 3,300-square-foot “Kosher Experience” store-within-a-store. “We are delighted that we are able to serve our kosher community with the variety and value that they expect,” said Shawn Ravitz, vice president of administration of the ShopRite of Garden State Pavilion. “Our associates work very hard at providing the highest level of service and it is nice to be recognized.” The ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard was the runner up store of choice by the Kosher consumers. Consumers were particularly impressed with the store’s wide selection of Kosher products and price. “It’s always great to receive customer feedback,” said Richard McMenamin, owner of the ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard. “The information that comes out of the survey is exactly the kind of help we need to better serve our customers.” Kosher consumers can visit the winning stores located at the following addresses: ShopRite of Garden State Pavilion 2240-18 Route 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 856-910-2300 ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard 11000 Roosevelt Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 215-673-1200 About Kosher Community Surveys LLC Kosher Community Surveys LLC is a unique surveying organization dedicated to recognizing quality kosher establishments and providing information that the kosher stores, restaurants and bakeries can use to improve. For each geographic area surveyed, the results of the survey are collected and shared back with the community through a detailed final report available on www.kosher-community-surveys.com. The reports are a resource for determining which establishments to patronize and they also provide guidance to establishment owners on what improvements will help their business. _______________________________________________ Press Room Archives Check Out Hunger Registers With ShopRite Customers More Than $500,000 Raised at ShopRite Stores
Quality And Value Comes To Somerset, NJ With The Grand Opening Of New ShopRite Store Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Wednesday, November 7
In the near future, the store will launch ShopRite’s online personal shopping service, ShopRite From Home. The grand opening celebration will include entertainment for children, food sampling and giveaways. The store employees approximately 200 people and its hours of operation are: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday); and 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday). _______________________________________________ Press Room Archives ShopRite Announces Its Newest Arrival . . . ShopRite.Mybaby.com A New Social Networking Site for Parents Debuts on ShopRite.com
ShopRite Partners In Caring Deposits 30 Tons Of Turkey Into Food Banks Annual Thanksgiving Donation Keeps Holiday Tradition Alive Across Five States
Limited-Edition Cheerios Box Turns Upstanding Citizens Into Cereal-Aisle Celebrities ShopRite Partners In Caring and General Mills Recognize Winners in Hunger Awareness Competition with a Spot on the Cheerios Box
Giants, Fans Join ShopRite and Kraft in Bid to End Local Hunger Tickets on sale for first-ever ‘Taste of the Giants’ benefit for ShopRite Partners In Caring
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