Weis Markets' Paws for Pets program sets record
Weis Markets raised $385,000 for more than 150 local animal shelters and pet rescue organization during its 10th annual Paws for Pets initiative, marking a 21 percent increase compared with 2017, the retailer announced on Tuesday.
During the four-week program, which ran from April 26 to May 23, customers purchased vouchers for $1, $3 or $5, with all proceeds donated to pet shelters and rescue organizations selected at the local level. Weis Markets customers also donated various pet-related products including dog, cat, puppy and kitten food; cat litter; collars; harnesses and leashes; and related products. Weis also partnered with local shelters to host nearly 30 pet adoption events and pet photo shoots at local stores.
“Our Paws for Pets program has had another record year thanks to the hard work of our store associates, and the generosity of our customers,” said Ron Bonacci, Weis Markets vice president of advertising and marketing. “They’ve helped us generate record donations in 2018 and nearly $2 million in contributions and product donations since 2008. These donations will help more than 150 animal shelters and rescue organization throughout our market area.”
Weis Markets’ Newton, N.J., store once again took the lead, raising $11,868 for One Step Closer Animal Rescue in Andover, N.J., while its Clarks Summit, Pa., store raised $8,995 for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Township. The company’s stores in the Poconos and Northern New Jersey raised $80,881.
During the four-week program, which ran from April 26 to May 23, customers purchased vouchers for $1, $3 or $5, with all proceeds donated to pet shelters and rescue organizations selected at the local level. Weis Markets customers also donated various pet-related products including dog, cat, puppy and kitten food; cat litter; collars; harnesses and leashes; and related products. Weis also partnered with local shelters to host nearly 30 pet adoption events and pet photo shoots at local stores.
“Our Paws for Pets program has had another record year thanks to the hard work of our store associates, and the generosity of our customers,” said Ron Bonacci, Weis Markets vice president of advertising and marketing. “They’ve helped us generate record donations in 2018 and nearly $2 million in contributions and product donations since 2008. These donations will help more than 150 animal shelters and rescue organization throughout our market area.”
Weis Markets’ Newton, N.J., store once again took the lead, raising $11,868 for One Step Closer Animal Rescue in Andover, N.J., while its Clarks Summit, Pa., store raised $8,995 for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Township. The company’s stores in the Poconos and Northern New Jersey raised $80,881.