Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, America’s largest closeout retailer, successfully raised over $631,000 during its recent in-store fundraising campaign. The campaign, which took place from April 16th to May 13th, involved 476 Ollie’s stores across 29 states. The donations collected will benefit 125 Feeding America partner food banks, supporting communities where Ollie’s operates.
Ollie’s CEO, John Swygert, expressed pride in the partnership with Feeding America, emphasizing the importance of providing food assistance to families in need. The funds were raised through the generosity of Ollie’s customers and the hard work of its associates, and they will contribute to helping thousands of deserving individuals across the country.
Feeding America, a network of food banks, distributed 5.2 billion meals in the previous fiscal year. Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America, expressed gratitude for the partnership with Ollie’s and the impact of their recent fundraising campaign, highlighting the support it will provide in ensuring access to nutritious meals for people in communities nationwide.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is known for offering brand name products at discounted prices across various departments. With 479 stores in 29 states and continuous growth, Ollie’s aims to provide extreme value to customers through its wide range of merchandise.
For more information about Ollie’s, visit their website at www.ollies.us.