Ralph's Assists in Helping Hungry Families In Need


Wed. December 7th, 2011

<p><strong>Los Angeles, CA</strong> - As part of its "Bringing Hope to the Table" initiative, Ralph's Grocery Company is announcing a holiday hunger donation campaign. Through December 31st customers can pick up a Hunger donation card for purchase in $1, $3, and $5 denominations. The donation will help Feeding America affiliates in Southern California. Through a charitable partnership, "Bringing Hope to the Table" and Feeding America have generated more than $200,000 for Feeding America-affiliated food banks, this year.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Donations can also be made at a Ralph's check stand where canisters are provided to collect cash donations. With the company's Perishables Donations Partnership program, Ralph's has further helped feed hungry families and communities by collecting over one million pounds of perishable foods providing more than 850,000 meals to those in need.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Donna Giordano, President of Ralphs Supermarkets, states, "Food banks and hunger agencies are facing unprecedented demand. In fact, 1 in 8 Americans struggle from hunger each year and the numbers are growing. Through 'Bringing Hope to the Table,' our customers and associates can drive funds to local food banks to help hungry people who are our neighbors."</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>www.ralphs.com</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">