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Circle BMW is Currently Accepting Holiday Food Donations for The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties

-Community invited to drop-off non-perishable food items at Circle BMW-

EATONTOWN, N.J. (November 9, 2016) – Circle BMW, the region’s premier BMW dealership, today announced they are accepting donations of non-perishable food items throughout November and December to help support The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This is the eighth year that Circle BMW has opened its doors to the community in support of the FoodBank.

Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected at Circle BMW and delivered to the FoodBank throughout the holiday season. Donations may be dropped off at Circle BMW between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Circle BMW is located at 500 Route 36 East, Eatontown, N.J. 07724 (across from the N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission).

Circle BMW is currently accepting the following non-perishable items for the FoodBank:

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Canned Tuna, Chicken, Salmon (in water)

Canned Fruits (packed in juice or light syrup)

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Canned Vegetables (low sodium or no-added salt)

Natural unsweetened applesauce

Brown, Wild, White Rice

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Pasta (whole grain preferred)

Canned or dry beans, peas, lentils

100% juice boxes

Healthy snacks

Unsalted Nuts

Hot & Cold Cereal (low sugar preferred)

Cooking Oils

Ready-to-eat Canned Meals

Canned Dry Beans

Note: no glass jars

For more information about The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, call (732) 918-2600 or visit www.foodbankmoc.org.

About Circle BMW

Circle BMW, owned and operated by Tom DeFelice since 1981, and recently joined by his son Thomas J. DeFelice, III, is dedicated to excellence in all phases of the BMW ownership experience: sales, service, parts, accessories, lifestyle products and lifetime customer support. Serving customers in Central New Jersey, Circle BMW is one of the tri-state area’s leading luxury automotive dealerships and a four-time recipient of the prestigious BMW Center of Excellence Award for achieving outstanding levels of performance and customer service. In addition to new vehicles, Circle BMW offers Certified Pre-Owned vehicles that meet demanding standards for resale. Our award-winning Service Department is among the top in the nation and is proud to employ the largest staff of BMW Master Technicians in New Jersey. Circle BMW is one of the largest BMW authorized stocking dealers of original equipment parts and accessories in the region. Learn more at circlebmw.com and connect with us on Facebook.com/CircleBMW, Twitter.com/circlebmwsales, Instagram/CircleBMW and YouTube.com/circlebmw.

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Media Contact:

Pamela Marshall

Circle BMW

732-440-1224

pamela.marshall@circlebmw.com

Photo Caption:

Circle BMW is accepting donations of non-perishable food items throughout the holiday season for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Standing near Circle BMW’s collection area are (left to right) Circle BMW General Manager, Barry Lamb, Circle BMW Director of Marketing & Communications, Pamela Marshall, Circle BMW Vice President & General Counsel, Thomas DeFelice, III and Jenn Carbone, grant writer for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

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