FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2023
United Supermarkets & Market Street kick-off fundraising campaign for
local non-profit SHARE
MIDLAND, Texas, and ODESSA, Texas — On Monday, representatives with United Supermarkets
and Market Street gathered with representatives from the non-profit Sharing Hands A Respite
Experience (SHARE) to kick-off a donate-at-the-register campaign.
As with past donate-at-the-register campaigns, guests of United Supermarkets and Market Street
locations in the Permian Basin will be able to add any dollar amount to their grocery bill at check
out with the funds going to benefit SHARE.
SHARE partners with families raising children with special needs, supporting their efforts to
establish and maintain strong and successful families. SHARE offers programs that include but are
not limited to: respite nights, support groups, counseling, NICU support, sibling activities,
collaborative events with other local organizations, as well as holiday events tailored toward the
unique circumstances of special needs.
“We are so proud to continue our tradition of supporting local non-profit organizations like SHARE
with this fundraising campaign,” said John Jameson, regional vice president for The United Family.
“Their mission and positive impact on our community is truly inspiring. We know each dollar raised
will make a huge impact for this organization and its families.”
"The SHARE Walk is an event that encourages, supports, and celebrates special needs and
disabilities within the Permian Basin, which is the heart of what SHARE is and who we support,”
said Cali Trowbridge, director of marketing and development for SHARE. “We're excited to
celebrate this event's 16th year...by welcoming our first ever official SHARE Walk event sponsor,
United Supermarkets and Market Street! Our partnership with the United Family has been long
rooted and we are excited to continue this journey alongside this amazing team. All proceeds raised
apply to local families and directly impact the special needs community - we're excited for next
week!"
Media Contacts:
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.