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Contact: Gary Tobin
Kentfield, CA - September 24, 2008 Woodlands Market today announced that its annual contribution to the Kentfield School District Foundation would exceed $27,000. Don Santa, owner and founder of Woodlands Market, said the donation is a combination of all the proceeds from the 22nd annual fundraising barbeque that the Kentfield market hosted recently at the market and additional contributions and matching grants from the Santa Family. Woodlands Market has provided the site and food as well as the entire proceeds for all 22 years of the Kentfield School District fundraiser. Since its founding in 1986, Woodlands Market has contributed more than $2.2 million to community activities. “We are committed to our local schools,” said Santa. “I can’t think of a better way to give back to our community and our neighbors than to support our schools.” In 2007, Woodlands Market provided more than $100,000 to community non-profit organizations, via direct giving and also through its eScrip program. The Woodlands Foundation was formed in 2008 to formalize the company’s on-going community support programs. Typically, grocery businesses spend up to 2 percent of their gross revenues on advertising. Woodlands Market, however, has contributed that percentage to non-profit organizations rather than to employ conventional advertising. About Woodlands Market The Kentfield market is a family-run community business founded by Don Santa in 1986. Nationally-recognized by industry publications, Woodlands Market has contributed more than $2.2 million to community non-profit organizations in its history. Located at 735 College Avenue, Woodlands Market is known for its helpful staff and features a broad array of groceries, meat and seafood, produce, wine and cheese. Its deli and bakery feature food and desserts prepared on site. Additional information can be obtained from the Woodlands Market website (www.woodlandsmarket.com) or by calling 415-457-8160. |