Whole Foods Community Giving Day

Give back while you shop at the Whole Foods in Marlton on Community Giving Day, an event that benefits the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties’ Camp No Worries. The event takes place Wednesday, September 23 from7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market located at 940 Route 73 North in Marlton.

On Community Giving Day, otherwise known as 5% Days, Whole Foods in Marlton will donate 5% of that day’s net sales to YMCA Camp No Worries – a free camp for children who are dealing with the a diagnosis of cancer in some way, whether they are patients, survivor’s siblings or bereaved siblings. Funding for the camp depends on the generosity and financial support of community organizations, businesses, foundations and individuals to provide each camper a free week of summer camp.

Shoppers participating in Community Giving Day simply shop and purchase their normal groceries at the Whole Foods in Marlton and Whole Foods will take care of the rest. For more information, contact Pam Hall at 856-231-9622 x232 orpamh@ymca-bc.org.

Photo Caption: (from left) Pam Hall, director of administration at the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties and Carol Shapcott, marketing team leader at Whole Foods Market.

About the Y
The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is a cause-driven, community based, charitable organization that strengthens community by building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults and families. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the community’s health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Throughout neighborhoods across the two counties and its 50+ sites, the Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower more than 30,000 people each year to learn, grow and thrive. Visit ymca-bc.org.