AMARILLO, Texas — In early July, The United Family launched a donate-at-the-register campaign in Amarillo and Lubbock to raise funds for disaster relief efforts across the panhandle following the devastating impacts of severe weather, flooding, and tornados. With the campaign at its conclusion, United is set to present a check for the total to representatives with the Amarillo Area Foundation on Tuesday, August 1 at 11:30 a.m. at Market Street (2530 S. Georgia).
In addition to guest contributions, The United Family also committed to matching $10,000 for the campaign. Media is invited to attend the presentation for a photo op and interviews with representatives from both The United Family and the Amarillo Area Foundation.
WHO: Travis Chaney, The United Family
Sidney Hopper, The United Family
Clay Stribling, Amarillo Area Foundation
WHAT: Disaster Relief Check Presentation
WHEN: Tuesday, August 1 @ 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Market Street (2530 S. Georgia, Amarillo, Texas 79109).
MEDIA: For questions about photo/filming opportunities or details about the event, please contact:
- Joey Marcades at 806.281.8078 or email at jmarcades@unitedtexas.com
- Abie Rampy at 806.438.1194 or email at abie.rampy@unitedtexas.com
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About The United Family®
In its 107th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities in Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 98 stores under five unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, Albertsons Market and United Express, along with ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, Praters, United Food and Beverage Services and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies Inc. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
