ShopRite Customer to Appear on National Television, Store Announces Donations

With one of its customers slated to appear on national television Monday, of Canton announced the honor, a related “Shop It Forward” initiative and a Foodshare donation Friday.

Lisa Maiga and her family are slated to appear on Nate Berkus Show Monday, March 28 at 3 p.m. on NBC. "Couponing" experts from the show recently came to the store to shop with Maiga and give the family of seven tips on stretching their money. Lisa, her husband John, and their five kids were then treated to a trip to the show’s studio in New York City to film additional footage.

“I think it was a great experience,” Lisa Maiga said. “It taught us a few things about how to save money for the whole family.” 

And Friday, Chuck Joseph, owner of the local store, gave the family $5,000 in gift cards for a year’s worth of shopping. He also announced that Lisa Maiga had agreed to “Shop it Forward” and gave her a donation to help the Canton Food Bank fill a grocery cart for another needy family.

“I am just so constantly impressed and amazed at the generosity and community commitment of Chuck Joseph and his crew,” said Peg Pinton, director of the food bank. 

Joseph and members of the store participated in the organization’s Walk for Hunger prior to opening last year. Joseph, an Avon resident, is also a member of FOCUS on Canton, a group that coordinates many non-profit efforts and activities in town, such as the food and fuel banks.

Also on Friday, the Canton store, through the ShopRite Partners In Caring Fund, announced a $2,500 donation to Foodshare.

“It’s really our mission to have a positive impact on our associates, our customers, and our community,” Joseph said.