Press Release: November 3, 2009
IGA Supermarkets Donate $6.5 million to Charities and Community Groups
Across Australia In 2009
Australia’s largest independent supermarket chain IGA, announced today its IGA Community Chest
and associated programs has delivered a record $6.5 million in the year ended October 31, 2009, to
charities, not-for-profit organizations and community groups throughout the country.
The IGA Community Chest initiative is a program that operates all year in IGA supermarkets where a
percentage of sales is given back to the community when customers purchase a product bearing the
IGA Community Chest logo.
The unique donation program has donated more than $42 million over the last seven years, with
more than 7,000 recipients, including schools, community groups, charities, sports clubs and other
local organisations throughout Australia. Two of the major recipients of this year’s program include
the Victoria Bush Fire Disaster Relief and the victims of the tsunami in Samoa.
Mr Mick Daly Chairman of the IGA National Board said, “We are delighted to give another record
donation this year back to the community, despite the Global Financial Crisis. Smaller community
groups are facing difficult times, and we are pleased to be able to continue to provide critical
donations to these groups.
“The IGA Community Chest is an integral part of the philosophy and values on which IGA
supermarkets operate and we are passionate about making a difference. The funds are raised in
each store locally, and then spent locally with beneficiaries decided by local store owners and
customers throughout the year,” added Mr Daly.
“On behalf of the IGA and the local charities and organizations involved, we are extremely thankful
to our customers, store owners and suppliers who have showed their support through donations,
and participation in all of our in-store fundraising events,” he concluded.
For further information on IGA’s Community Chest please visit www.iga.com.au
Media enquiries:
Tim Allerton
City PR
(02) 9267 4511.
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