Safeway Donates $10.8 Million In April


Fri. May 17th, 2013 - by Eric Anderson

<p>Safeway Foundation has donated more than $10.8 million in April for Easter Seals, Special Olympics and a range of other charities that support people with disabilities. Each of the company's banner stores collected donations at checkstands throughout April.<img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/safeway-donation-special-olypics-cropped.jpg" alt="IMAGES MAY 18 WEEKEND EDITION - 2013" />This year's campaign brings the total donation from the annual Support for People with Disabilities campaign, along with other fundraising activities, to $150 million to benefit some of the most respected and prominent charities that help people with disabilities live fuller lives.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">"We are extremely grateful for each and every contribution that will help improve and transform the lives of countless people and ensure their disability doesn't define their lives or limit their personal potential," said Larree Renda, Safeway Executive Vice President and Chair of The Safeway Foundation.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/Home" target="_new">Safeway</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">