Big Y Foods Inc. celebrates 80th Anniversary with Make-A-Wish Connecticut though "Wish Stars" Promotion

In honor of its 80th Anniversary, Big Y Foods, Inc., a locally owned grocery store chain with headquarters in Springfield, MA, has partnered with Make-A-Wish Connecticut, inviting customers to purchase “Wish Stars” at check out at all 61 Big Y World Class markets, including at 31 stores in Connecticut. Stars cost $1.00 each and customers are welcome to write their name/s on their Wish Star for display in their store. Funds raised through the sale of “Wish Stars” in Connecticut, March 3 – 30, will help grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions throughout the Big Y communities.

And on March 17, Big Y will match all Wish Star purchases and any additional donations up to $8,000.

“As a local and family owned and operated company for 80 years, we strive to give back to the communities we serve, year after year. This year we are proud to partner with Make-A-Wish to bring joy to local children and their families through programs that involve both our employees and our customers,” says Donald D’Amour, CEO, Big Y World Class Markets. “Thanks to their efforts, we can make a difference.”

“Support from our community is essential to our vision of reaching every eligible child and making his or her wish come true,” says Make-A-Wish Connecticut President & CEO, Pam Keough. “The joy that comes from a wish experience lasts an entire lifetime, and we are incredibly grateful to Big Y for supporting our efforts and truly sharing the power of a wish throughout Connecticut.”

Visit your local Big Y location to purchase your star today! For questions, contact Make-A-Wish Connecticut at 203.261.9044 or visit CT.WISH.ORG.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut, Inc.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Wish-come-true experiences can do wonders by providing a much-needed break from lengthy hospital stays and medical treatments. They give back to a child what a serious medical condition can take away—the chance to simply enjoy being a kid. Wish kids choose something that will inspire happiness and allow them to spend precious time with their families. The Connecticut chapter has made over 2,500 wishes come true since its inception in 1986. Learn more about Connecticut wishes at www.ct.wish.org, or join Make-A-Wish on Facebook (search Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut, Inc.) and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@MakeAWishCT).

About Big Y Foods, Inc.

Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, Big Y is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Proud to be family owned and operated, they currently operate 63 stores throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 1936 by brothers Paul and Gerald D’Amour, the store was named after an intersection in Chicopee, Massachusetts, where two roads converge to form a “Y”.