Area Super Foodtown locations join forces to support the Basie Center
(RED BANK | SEPTEMBER 28) Super Foodtown locations in Red Bank, Ocean, Port Monmouth, Atlantic Highlands and Sea Girt have joined forces to raise money for arts education programs at the nonprofit Count Basie Center for the Arts.
From now through October 8th, shoppers can make a donation to the Basie upon checkout. It’s part of an ongoing philanthropy program headed by Foodtown parent Food Circus Super Markets, Inc.
“What we do in our company is support local organizations, where the money stays here in the community,” said Philip J. Scaduto, Vice President, Food Circus Super Markets, Inc. “We ask our customers if they wouldn’t mind contributing a few dollars on top of their shopping order. So what we do, to be a good neighbor, is facilitate the ‘ask’ on behalf of the organization. The good-hearted nature of our customers comes through to support community organizations.”
In addition to collecting funds for the Basie Center’s arts education programs, Food Circus Super Markets is also celebrating the grand re-opening of its Red Bank store, located at 362 Broad Street. Students of various Basie programs will be performing at the store this weekend, with opportunities for shoppers to win concert tickets and learn more about the Basie’s Performing Arts Academy and nonprofit mission.
“The Basie Center is honored and grateful to Phil Scaduto and Food Circus Super Markets for their generous support,” said Maria Sorensen, Vice President / Development, Count Basie Center for the Arts. “On the occasion of debuting their remodeled Red Bank location, they’ve chosen to support the Basie mission by inviting us onsite, and for Food Circus Foodtown shoppers at other stores to contribute to our arts education programs.”
In addition to the Red Bank store, shoppers may donate at Super Foodtown locations in Ocean (1560 Rt. 35, southbound), Port Monmouth (426 Route 36, southbound), Atlantic Highlands (3 Bayshore Plaza / Rt. 35) and Sea Girt (Rt. 35, southbound, near the Manasquan Circle).
Founded in 1956, Food Circus Supermarkets, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business with the golden rule “Exceed Customer Expectations.”