MEDIA ALERT:
WAL-MART TO PRESENT CHECK TO NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOD BANK
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Retailer to offer generous contribution during time of great need
WHAT: Wal-Mart Stores will be presenting the New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of New Hampshire Catholic Charities, with a generous contribution in a check presentation ceremony.
Wal-Mart's assistance comes during a critical post-holiday period when Food Bank contribution levels drop off, but demand remains constant. The donated money will help the New Hampshire Food Bank service over 350 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day care centers, senior citizen homes and substance abuse treatment centers across the state.
WHEN: Friday, February 23, 2007 @ 9:00 am
WHO: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Executives and New Hampshire Food Bank Officials
WHERE:
CONTACT: Melanie Gosselin, Executive Director
New Hampshire Food Bank
603.669.9725
mgosselin@nhfoodbank.org <mailto:mgosselin@nhfoodbank.org>