FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ST. LOUIS, MO – April 23, 2024 – From now through May 27, Dierbergs customers can contribute to the American Heart Association's St. Louis Heart Walk at checkout by rounding up their grocery purchase to the nearest dollar. Customers who use self-checkout can choose to donate $2, $5, $10 or any amount. Dierbergs Rewards members can donate their rewards points in App or online. 100% of donations will benefit the American Heart Association.
Dierbergs has a 30-year history of supporting the American Heart Association. With the help of its customers and Associates, Dierbergs has donated more than 1.5 million dollars to the American Heart Association to fund research, improve patient care, advocate for healthier communities.
"Supporting the American Heart Association is not just about philanthropy; it's a commitment to the well-being of our communities," said Laura Dierberg Padousis, Executive Vice President at Dierbergs. “By partnering with AHA, we invest in research, education, and advocacy to combat heart disease and stroke, ensuring a healthier future for generations to come. We are honored to be a part of American Heart Association’s 100th year Heart Walk celebration."
The Heart Walk, which will take place Saturday, June 1st at The District St. Louis, is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s #1 and #5 killers - heart disease and stroke. Dierbergs Associates will be on-site handing out free, fresh produce to participants.
“We remain extremely grateful to the Dierbergs team and their customers for supporting the American Heart Association through their Round Up at the Register program,” said Jennifer Jaeger, Executive Director at American Heart Association. “The donations we receive helps fund lifesaving research, advocate for healthier communities, improve patient care and work for equitable health for all people.”
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About Dierbergs Markets
Dierbergs Markets is a privately owned, family-run business in its 4th generation of leadership. Originating in 1854 with its first location on Olive Street Road, it has grown to 27 stores primarily in the St. Louis region, with two stores in Illinois, and one in the Ozarks. In addition, there are two plant facilities: a Central Bakery, Central Kitchen, and a Produce Row warehouse which supports the store operations. Dierbergs currently has over 3,500 Associates company-wide who share in our 170-year history and uphold our reputation built on hard work, personal service and a commitment to meeting the growing needs of our area through community service. Follow Dierbergs on social @dierbergs.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 35 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 2,900 employees. Learn more about our lifesaving history. The AHA has invested more than $5 billion in research, making us the largest not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research next to the federal government. Learn more about our life-changing funded research breakthroughs.
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