ShopRite Raising Money For Food Banks Through Giving Thanks

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — ShopRite announced a campaign to thank healthcare workers in a May 4 news release. The campaign, called 'Essential Thanks', allows anyone interested in thanking area healthcare workers to post an online thank-you note on www.essentialthanks.com.

According to the release, Wakefern Food Corp., the retailer owners cooperative which inclues ShopRite, will donate $1 to regional food banks for COVID-19 relief efforts for every thank-you posted to the site, up to $500 thousand.

Thank-you notes can be posted directly to the website, or by tagging #EssentialThanks on Instagram and Twitter.

According to the release, messages, which can be posted now until June 3o, should thank truck drivers, grocery store associates, warehouse workers, healthcare providers, first responders and any other essential, front-line workers.

Earlier this month, Wakefern, through its ShopRite Partners In Caring Fund, donated $1 million to regional food banks to help meet the increased demand for food and essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the release.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has put the spotlight on what it takes to keep our communities safe and healthy every day and in times of crisis,” said Joe Colalillo, chairman and CEO of Wakefern Food Corp, in a statement. “We ask you to join us in thanking our store teams, warehouse workers, truck drivers, healthcare and all frontline workers for the incredible job they are doing each day by going to work to support and serve their communities.”

ShopRite Locations:

• 430 Greenwood Ave., Wyckoff, New Jersey
• 625 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, New Jersey
• 1717 River Rd., Fair Lawn, New Jersey
• 224 Rt 4 East At Forest Ave., Paramus, New Jersey