Wegmans Employees Boost Holiday Giving Through Fun Campaigns

Wegmans' Commitment to Combating Hunger

• 🎯 Wegmans Food Markets has partnered with CBS Stations for the "Season of Giving Check Out Hunger" campaign to address food insecurity in the Tri-State Area.
• 🤝 For over 30 years, Wegmans has spearheaded this initiative, with employees actively participating in donation drives.

Employee Engagement in Fundraising

• 💡 Employees are motivated to participate in the "Check Out Hunger" campaign, with many expressing enthusiasm for the cause.
• 💰 To encourage donations, Wegmans organizes various activities for employees, including a weekly raffle with themed baskets, mocktail and paint gatherings, and trivia nights.
• 🎟️ Daily opportunities to give and win are available, such as filling out a bingo board for a prize.

Impact of Donations

• 💯 100% of the money raised through the campaign directly benefits local food banks.
• 📈 Since its inception, Wegmans has successfully raised nearly $60 million to support those in need.

Community Outreach and Media Coverage

• 📢 CBS News New York will feature live coverage from various Wegmans locations, including Brooklyn, Lake Grove, and Montil, New Jersey.
• 🎤 Volunteers and reporters will be present at these locations to support the campaign and greet shoppers.
• ❄️ The weather forecast for Saturday morning indicates a chilly start, but the event is expected to proceed with enthusiasm.