MIDLAND, Texas and ODESSA, Texas — United Supermarkets will donate 1,000 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army of Midland and the Salvation Army of Odessa(500 pairs each) following its ‘Pears for Pairs’ initiative on Thursday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. The donation will take place at the United Supermarkets located at 2751 N County Rd W. in Odessa.
For each purchase of Rainier Fruits pears and apples during the fall and winter months, a portion of the proceeds went to purchasing socks to donate to organizations that support the homeless community.
Thanks to United Family guests and Rainier Fruit, a total of 5,000 pairs of Hanes® socks will be donated to charitable organizations in Amarillo, Midland/Odessa, Lubbock, Abilene and Wichita Falls.
WHO: United Family representatives
Salvation Army representatives
WHAT: Pears for Pairs donation presentation
WHEN: Thursday, February 10 @ 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: United Supermarkets (2751 N County Rd W.)
MEDIA: For questions about photo/filming opportunities or details about the event, please contact:
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- Joey Marcades at 806.281.8078 or email at jmarcades@unitedtexas.com
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About The United Family®
In its 105th 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 96 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 Albertson’s LLC. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
