PCC Natural Markets donates $25,000 to victims of Haiti earthquake

2010 News

(Seattle, Wash., January 14, 2010) &#151 PCC Natural Markets (PCC), the nation’s largest natural foods retail cooperative, has made a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross for the benefit of relief efforts in Haiti following the earthquake that has devastated that country.

“The magnitude of food, healthcare and infrastructure support needed by victims of this disaster is overwhelming,” said Tracy Wolpert, PCC’s CEO. “We are pleased to contribute to the recovery efforts being coordinated by the American Red Cross.”

PCC encourages other businesses and individuals to join in the relief effort. Donations can be made to:

American Red Cross

800-733-2767
www.redcross.org

About PCC Natural Markets: Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., PCC Natural Markets is a certified organic retail cooperative with annual sales of $140 million and an active membership of more than 45,000 households. PCC operates nine stores in the Seward Park, View Ridge, Greenlake, Fremont, West Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Edmonds and Issaquah neighborhoods. www.pccnaturalmarkets.com

Media contact

Diana Chapman
PCC Natural Markets
Email
206-547-1222, ext. 106
206-390-6657 (cell)

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