MARTIN’S donated over $90,000 to several nonprofits and schools in Williamsburg last year.
As part of its Living Here, Giving Here program, the grocery chain donated a total of $2.2 million in both Richmond and Williamsburg combined, with $90,000 shared with groups in the greater Williamsburg area.
“MARTIN’S is so proud to be part of the vibrant Richmond and Williamsburg communities, and I want to thank all of our associates for their passion and enthusiasm as we brought our charitable giving to a new height in 2012,” said Jim Scanlon, the company’s regional vice president.
“Along with our associates, customers, and vendors, we believe we can make a difference in the lives of children and help eradicate hunger within the neighborhoods we serve.”
Some of the major community partners MARTIN’S supported included:
- A Gift from Ben
- Food Bank of Virginia Peninsula
- Heritage Humane Society
- Numerous local not-for-profit organizations
- Salvation Army of Williamsburg
- United Way of Greater Williamsburg
- USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia
- Local Williamsburg area schools who participated in MARTIN’S A+ School Rewards
