Food Town Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Food Town is Joining the Fight

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser has become something of a tradition at your Food Town, and for a pretty great reason. With our deep roots in Houston and status as a neighborhood grocery, we’re big on giving back to those around us however we can.

This year, as in the past, we’re a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer fundraiser — and we’d like to invite YOU to get involved! The good news? Helping to save lives by joining the fight is probably easier than you think.

Curious to know what Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is all about? (Or how you can help make a difference?) You’ve come to the right place, neighbor. Read on for a few things you should know.

What is Making Strides Against Breast Cancer?
An annual event that’s been going on for more than 20 years, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is an initiative put forth by the American Cancer Society. It brings people of all ages, walks of life and backgrounds together to show support for those who’ve experienced the disease, bring in funds to help fight the disease — and raise awareness surrounding the disease.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a massive initiative, with fundraising and awareness efforts taking place in cities all across the U.S. Your Food Town is proud to be among the companies helping this incredible organization make a difference here in Houston. (And we’ve done so for years!)

In the past, we took much of the work on behind the scenes, getting our awesome team members involved to raise funds, amp up the excitement and take part in local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events. As time progressed, though, we learned our customers wanted in on the action, too. (Who can blame you? It’s a great cause!)

Now, we focus a lot of our efforts during Breast Cancer Awareness Month on spreading the word about Making Strides — and empowering Food Town shoppers and team members alike to make their own contributions.

How Can You Get Involved?
Like what you’ve read? Want to join Food Town and the American Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer? We’re awfully glad to have you! There are several ways you can make a difference here in Houston.

• Donate at Your Food Town: We accept monetary donations to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at all 29 Houston-area Food Town stores. (And donating is easy!) Simply speak to a cashier when it comes time to check out, and they can get you going. When you donate in-store, your name goes up on display, alongside those of your Houston friends and neighbors. And every donation makes a difference.
• Donate Online: In today’s world, where technology plays such a major role in everyday life, you know there’s going to be an online component. You can donate through Food Town’s link on the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer website. With a number of suggested donation amounts to choose from, and the ability to opt for a custom amount, too, it’s easy to give what makes sense for you.   
• Attend an In-Person Making Strides Event: As we mentioned above, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has a presence in cities and states all over! Even if there isn’t one happening in your hometown, you’re never too far away. (Here in Texas, for example, Making Strides is having in-person walks in Brenham and Corpus Christi!) To find the event nearest you, or to get on the list with your own virtual run, click  “sign up” on Making Strides’ Get Involved page.

No matter where you donate or what other way you choose to get involved, rest assured your contributions are much appreciated. And no donation amount is too small! Remember, we’re coming together and chipping in as a community, right? It’s what being a good neighbor is about!

On behalf of your Food Town and the many people and organizations who benefit from your generosity, thank you for supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Your kindness makes a difference, and we look forward to seeing you soon at your neighborhood grocery!

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