Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced a $200,000 donation to the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives (ICCE). The donation provided for $1,000 or more in gift cards to ICCE chamber of commerce members in the communities Fareway serves.
ICCE distributed the Fareway gift cards to its chamber of commerce members. Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce received $2,000 in gift cards, which will be distributed this week to local small businesses and their employees. The Chamber looked at which small businesses had to close completely or severely curtail operations due to COVID-19 and disbursed the gift cards according to that need. “Local chambers have the pulse in each community and how best to serve its small business members during this time of need,” said Fareway President and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We hope this relief reduces some of the stress our community business partners are facing.”
“We are so grateful to Eagle Grove Fareway, Fareway Stores, Inc., and ICCE for this generous donation to help our small businesses breathe a little easier during this time,” said Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sara Middleton. “Partnerships like these are crucial, and so appreciated—and that is especially true during these uncertain times.”
“Our members work diligently every day to strengthen communities throughout Iowa,” said ICCE Executive Director Lane Till. “Through this generous donation from Fareway, our members will have the ability to help support the small businesses that create the heart of each of their communities”.
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About Fareway
Fareway Stores, Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating 123 stores in a six-state region. Fareway’s mission is to provide the highest quality products, while treating customers like family, and valuing dedicated employees. Its stores are known for their unmatched, full-service meat departments, farm-fresh produce, and exceptional to-your-car customer service. Fareway is a family-owned business, recognized as a top 10 employer in Iowa, and has more than 12,000 total employees. Visit Fareway.com for more information.
