Long Island Cares, Inc.- The Harry Chapin Food Bank was the beneficiary of a generous grant in the amount of $7,029 and a total of 1,700 lbs of food from BJ's Wholesale Clubs Charitable Foundation as a result of their Twenty-Fifth Anniversary 25-Ton Food Donation Challenge.  BJ's challenged the communities in which it operates to collect 25 tons of groceries to help feed local families in need.  In turn BJ's made a financial donation to food banks across the country. 

 

"We are grateful that BJ's Wholesale Club used its 25^th anniversary as an opportunity to provide meals for families in need," said Robin Amato, Director of Dovelopment and Communications for Long Island Cares. "This last year has been particularly challenging with the need for food assistance rising by 20%.  The donated food along with their generous monetary donation will provide over 8,000 meals to families on Long Island."

Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. The Company currently employs more than 20,000 team members and operates 180 clubs in 15 states from Maine to Florida including 8 on Long Island.