Supermarket raises money for local groups

A local supermarket has raised more than $2300 for Peninsula charities, sports groups and community organisations through its Token Donation program.

The program was launched by IGA Ettalong Beach at the start of the year and in its 14-weeks of operation has raised $2360, according to store owner Mr Jim Bohle.

"The purpose of the program is to assist local charities, sports clubs and not-for-profit organisations which benefit the local community," Mr Bohle said.

"The success of the program depends on each organisation getting their members and supporters to participate in the program.

"We are extremely pleased with the result so far and hope the community can continue to support the program."

Mr Bohle said that with every $20 spent in store (excluding cigarettes) a token is issued to the value of 10 cents for the customer to place in the box of their chosen charity/organisation.

Mr Bohle said the end of the month was a great time to get involved in the program since between June 28 and July 4, the store would run "double token week" where every $20 spent, two tokens would be issued instead of one.

Press release, 16 Jun 2010 Jim Bohle, IGA Ettalong Beach