During that time, 5 percent of every purchase will
go directly to benefit Columbus House’s programs to help those experiencing
homelessness, the release said.. Whole Foods Market is at 1686
Boston Post Road in Milford.
"Those shopping at Whole Foods Market in Milford will be doing
much more than filling their carts with healthy groceries; they will be helping
those experiencing homelessness get the support and attention they need to
identify and overcome those factors that contributed to their homelessness
while helping to secure a place to call home," the release said. "Five percent of every purchase
will go directly to support Columbus House programs of– a non-profit
organization serving adults, families with children and Veterans who are
experiencing homelessness.
“We are so
grateful that Whole Foods Market - Milford chose to partner with Columbus
House,” Columbus House Executive Director Alison Cunningham said, also in the release. “We encourage
all of our friends and supporters to use this opportunity to visit Whole Foods
Market in Milford, stock up on those items needed for the Holidays so that we
can raise much-needed funding for our efforts to help those who are homeless.”
"Five Percent Days
are part of Whole Foods Market’s commitment to support non-profit organizations
in their community," the release said.
"We’re so excited
to be partnering with such a wonderful community organization,” says Tiffany Chiappetta,
Marketing Team Leader for Whole Foods Market in Milford.
For more information on Columbus House or their programs,
contact John Brooks, Director of Development & Public Relations, (203)
401-4400 x108 or
jbrooks@columbushouse.org.
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