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:         Manchester Wal-Mart #2399

                        300 Keller St

                        Manchester , NH 03103

 

CONTACT:     Melanie Gosselin, Executive Director

New Hampshire Food Bank

603.669.9725

mgosselin@nhfoodbank.org <mailto:mgosselin@nhfoodbank.org>