The Save A Lot Store in Williamsburg donated 1,519 bags of food to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church as part of its Bags for a Brighter Holiday effort.
“This year continued to be challenging for many so we’re honored to be able to support local Williamsburg families in need through our Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donations,” said Williamsburg Save A Lot Store Manager Teddy Anders. “Being able to support the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church program and those in need means so much to our community. Thank you to our valued customers for helping to make this holiday season a little bit brighter for those in need.”
According to a press release from Save A Lot, the Williamsburg store is among the highest donations across all stores nationwide.
Customers purchased and donated 1,519 bags which equates to nearly $7,580 worth of food.
Each bag is stocked with private label and brand name food items, including pasta, stuffing mix, canned beans, meats and other pantry staples from Save A Lot.
In conjunction with the community’s donations, the store provided an additional contribution which allowed the store to gift $9,071 worth of food and financial contributions to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
