United Supermarkets Donates 1,000 Pairs of Socks to the Salvation Army Through Pears for Pairs

Odessa, Texas/March 3, 2023-On Wednesday, March 1st United Supermarkets donated one thousand pairs of socks to the Salvation Army, through the “Pears for Pairs” campaign. 

The United Family has helped make this donation in the Permian Basin for 4 years. 

(Ricky Holman, Produce Regional Supervisor-Midland/Odessa/Eastern New Mexico-United Family/United Supermarkets) 

During the fall months in 2022 a portion of the proceeds from the purchase of Rainier Fruits pears and apples went towards the purchase of brand news socks for the homeless community. 

(Luis Melendez, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Throughout the four years, guests have participated in helping raise funds for socks. The United Family and Rainier Fruit are able to donate a total of 5, 000 socks to charitable organizations across the state of Texas. 

(Luis Melendez, Commanding Officer-Salvation Army-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Author: Danny Barrera

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