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BILO To Donate Proceeds For Regional Animal Shelters
Date: September 23, 2009
In-Store Funds Raised to Give Shelters a Paw Up.
GREENVILLE, S.C. BI-LO, LLC announces the kick-off of a two week promotion with PAWS Premium pet products in area stores that will benefit eight regional animal shelters. PAWS Premium is a BI-LO Brand that includes pet food, treats and accessories.
Beginning Wednesday, September 30 and running through Tuesday, October 13, BI-LO will donate $1 for each customer taking advantage of the current PAWS Premium promotion. The promotion allows customers to instantly save $5 on their entire grocery bill for purchasing $15 in PAWS Premium products.
Donations accumulated over the two week period will be distributed equally across the following eight regionally animal shelters:
The Animal Compassion Network in Asheville, N.C.
CSRA Humane Society in Augusta, GA
Pet Helpers in Charleston, S.C.
The Humane Society of Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C.
McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, TN
The Animal Protection League in Columbia, S.C.
Concerned Citizens for Animals in Greenville, S.C.
The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach in North Myrtle Beach, SC
“BI-LO is serious about supporting all the members of our communities – both human and our furry friends,” says Darren Johnson, Category Merchandiser with BI-LO. “The PAWS promotion is a win-win situation for the consumers, the shelters AND the animals. We are greatly privileged to be able to help such amazing organizations throughout our operating market.”
ABOUT BI-LO
BI-LO, headquartered in Mauldin, South Carolina, operates 214 supermarkets in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee and employs approximately 15,500 people. The company sponsors the annual BI-LO Charity Classic golf tournament each June. The BI-LO Charity Classic has raised more than $48 million in the past 26 years, with grant funding focused on children’s charities, hunger relief and education.
Contact: Amanda Larsen
(864) 672-2810
(202) 657-7615
amanda.larsen@erwinpenland.com
