DOWNEY - Eighteen Downey schools earned more than $14,3000 through a fundraiser sponsored last year by Fresh & Easy, the grocery chain announced this week.For every $20 spent at a Fresh & Easy store from Sept. 15 through Dec. 31, 2010, participating schools received a $1 donation. In addition to collecting receipts, registered schools could also participate in "Shopping Nights," when, on a designated day, 5% of total sales between 4-8 p.m. were donated to the school. "We are thrilled to be involved in our local school community and be a part of schools continued success..." said Angelina St. Pierre, regional coordinator of Fresh & Easy's Shop for Schools fundraiser.

********** Published: May 5, 2011 - Volume 10 - Issue 3