Kroger Customers Donate More Than $292,000 in Less Than Two Weeks to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association

Customers and associates in Kroger’s Atlanta Division donated more than $292,000 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The annual initiative, which ran from March 8 – March 21, encouraged Kroger customers to purchase $1 or $5 shamrocks to help the MDA send thousands of young patients to summer camps and provide comprehensive health care, medical equipment, wheelchairs, support services and clinics to those affected by more than 40 forms of neuromuscular diseases.

“More than 1.5 million Americans develop a neuromuscular disease each year and look to the MDA for assistance,” says Glynn Jenkins, director of communications and public relations for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Kroger is fortunate to have so many generous customers and associates whose generosity helped us exceed our goal. Their donations will help inspire hope to all those living with neuromuscular diseases.”

The term “muscular dystrophy” refers to a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive muscle weakness. While some cases may be mild and progress slowly, others produce severe muscle weakness, functional disability and loss of the ability to walk.

Since 2001, Atlanta Division stores have raised more than $4.3 million to benefit the MDA.

About Kroger

Kroger’s Atlanta Division is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is one of the Southeast’s largest retail grocery chains with over 185 stores covering, Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina. Kroger was recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in the U.S. The Company focuses its charitable efforts on hunger relief, K-12 education, women’s health initiatives and local organizations in the communities it serves. For more information about Kroger, please visit www.kroger.com