Meals-on-Wheels Receives Donation from Walgreen’s

On October 4, Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson & Ellis Counties received $46, 439, from Walgreen’s Distributions Center, Waxahachie. Each year, the Distribution Center picks an organization to be the recipient of its year-long, fundraising drive.

“Through events such as bake sales, lunch sales, raffles, various contests, and the famous “Dollar Day,” sale where employees can by merchandise overstocked in our warehouse, we raised over $23,000!” said Kevin Parrish, Human Resources representative and Fundraiser Committee member. The great part about the Walgreen’s fundraising program is that all monies raised locally will be matched dollar for dollar by the Walgreen’s Corporation.

“We are very honored to be picked out of all the worthy causes in our community. This sizeable donation will provide over 8,000 meals to the homebound elderly in this community,” said Amy Jackson, director of development.

The Walgreen’s Distribution Center was opened in June 2001. Currently, they serve over 625 stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The Distribution Center employs over 700 persons, representing both Ellis and Johnson County, who are enthusiastic about this year’s fundraising efforts.

“Here at Walgreen’s Distribution Center, we are very pleased to help such a worthwhile cause as Meals-on-Wheels, and hope the resources can better serve our community at large,” concluded Parrish.

Read more at the Waxahachie Daily Light.

Check from Walgreens	Walgreen's Fundraising Committee
Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties Group Picture	Scott Tisdale and Rusty Ballard
Todd Little and Randy Cavasos	Vinsen with Walgreen's Managers
Marion Reynolds, Dinah Weable, Dick Braucher