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United Supermarkets to donate 1,000 pairs of socks to Salvation Army of Lubbock through Apples & Pears on a Mission initiative
LUBBOCK, Texas — United Supermarkets will donate 1,000 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army of Lubbock following its Apples & Pears on a Mission initiative on Friday, February 6, at 10:00 a.m. The donation will take place at the United Supermarkets located at 12815 Indiana Avenue in Lubbock.
Through the fall and winter months, for each purchase of Rainier Fruit apples and pears, a portion of the proceeds was dedicated to purchasing socks to donate to organizations that support the homeless community.
Thanks to United Family guests across the state and Rainier Fruit, a total of 5,000 pairs of socks will be donated to charitable organizations in Amarillo, Midland/Odessa, Lubbock, Abilene and Wichita Falls.
WHO: United Supermarkets Representatives
Salvation Army of Lubbock Representatives
WHAT: Apples & Pears on a Mission Sock Donation Presentation
WHEN: Friday, February 6 @ 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: United Supermarkets (12815 Indiana Ave., Lubbock, Tx, 79423)
Joey Marcades Abie Rampy
Communications Manager Director of Public Relations
C: 806.281.8078 C: 806.438.1194
jmarcades@unitedtexas.com abie.rampy@unitedtexas.com
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About The United Family®
In its 109th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities across Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 100 retail grocery stores under four unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, and Albertsons Market. It also operates 40 convenience stores under three unique banners: United Express, Market Street Express, and Albertsons Market Express. The United Family also includes ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing, and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
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