Over $23,000 donated to the Mountaineer Food Bank
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, America’s largest retailer of brand name closeout merchandise and excess inventory, is proud to announce that it raised more than $791,000 for Feeding America through an in-store fundraising campaign, which ran from Mar. 10 to Apr. 14. More than $23,000 was raised by stores in the West Virginia market, which will benefit the Mountaineer Food Bank.
“Thousands of families across the country experience food insecurity every day. That is why it’s more important than ever to continue our partnership with Feeding America to help deliver much needed assistance to people in the communities that we serve,” said John Swygert, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ollie’s. “Thanks to our hardworking associates and generous Ollie’s customers, we have raised more than ever before this year to support families facing hunger across 30 states.”
“Food banks across the country have reported increased needs from the growing number of people experiencing food insecurity,” said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. “With one in seven people facing hunger in the U.S., we are grateful for partners like Ollie’s, whose support helps people in accessing the food everyone deserves.”
Collected by 513 participating Ollie’s stores in 30 states, these donations will benefit 132 Feeding America partner food banks in communities that Ollie’s serves.
