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Peabody Education Foundation Becomes Reusable Bag Program Beneficiary

For every bag purchased $1 will go to the nonprofit foundation.

PEABODY, MA - The Peabody Education Foundation has been selected as the beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps reusable bags program for the month of January.

For every Hannaford Helps bag purchased the foundation will receive $1 to go towards its mission of helping guide children towards leadership and success.

The Peabody Education Foundation hopes to reach their goal of $5,000 this month, which is the equivalent of 5,000 bags. They plan to use this money to throw the Best Bet Fundraiser.

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The Foundation was launched in 1985 and has succeeded in supporting teachers and introducing students to exciting new career opportunities.

You can purchase your Hannaford bag at 637 Lowell st. for $2.29.

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