Make-A-Wish^® New Jersey

Stores Throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania will Collect Donations from April 16 – April 30

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ (April 15, 2022) – ShopRites in Spotswood, Clark and Oakland, New Jersey, have announced the return of their annual fundraising campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish New Jersey, which will kick off on Saturday, April 16^th and run for two weeks through Saturday, April 30^th to help fulfill the charity organization’s mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

For the duration of the campaign, loyal ShopRite customers at participating locations will be invited to make an additional gift on their bill at checkout, which will be donated directly to their local Make-A-Wish chapter. The funds raised will support the organization continue towards its vision of reaching every eligible child. Since its inception in 1983, Make-A-Wish New Jersey has granted more than 11,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses throughout the Garden State.

In addition to the three participating ShopRite stores in New Jersey, other select locations in neighboring states will support their local Make-A-Wish chapters at Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, Make-A-Wish Northeast New York, and Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania & West Virginia.

“We are excited and grateful to be partnered once again with our friends at ShopRite for this year’s campaign,” shared Michael Dominick, Assistant Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Alliances for Make-A-Wish New Jersey. “We are inspired by ShopRite’s continuous fundraising efforts, the generous donations made by their loyal customers, and their dedication and passion for our mission. Their support will have a direct impact on wish children and families right here in their local communities, restoring hope when it is needed most.”

The campaign takes place during the later half of the month of April, a time of historical significance for Make-A-Wish. April 29^th of this year marks the 42^nd anniversary of the day that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish and has become known as World Wish Day.

In April 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona, seven-year-old Chris Greicius, who was battling leukemia, wanted to be a police officer. Members of law enforcement, including U.S. Customs agents and the Department of Public Safety, came together to create a life-changing experience for him. From a full police uniform, to tours in a squad car and even a ride in a helicopter, Chris’ experience provided him an unmatched level of joy his mother had not seen in him in a long time.

Those involved in Chris’ special day - including his mother Linda Pauling - were determined they could provide the same level of hope, strength and joy for more kids like Chris facing a life-threatening diagnosis. It was decided that they would create an unparalleled type of charity known as Make-A-Wish, to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Globally, since April 1980, Make-A-Wish has created life-changing wishes for over 500,000 children battling critical illnesses around the world, serving nearly 50 countries on five continents.

To support Make-A-Wish New Jersey during the ShopRite Campaign, visit Shoprite of Spotswood, ShopRite of Clark or ShopRite of Oakland between April 16^th and April 30^th.

For more information on Make-A-Wish New Jersey, visit nj.wish.org.

About Make-A-Wish^® New Jersey
Make-A-Wish New Jersey creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. In the fight against a critical illness, a wish serves as a catalyst for renewed strength and encouragement for every child and family on their journey.  A wish helps kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy. Most importantly, wishes can improve a child’s quality of life. A single wish can transforms lives. With their national headquarters based in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, with nearly 60 chapters serving children in every community in the United States and its territories, and nearly 40 international affiliates serving children on five continents. Make-A-Wish New Jersey was founded in 1983. Serving children in every municipality in the Garden State, Make-A-Wish New Jersey has granted over 11,000 wishes since its inception. For more information about Make-A-Wish New Jersey, call 800-252-WISH or visit nj.wish.org and discover how you can help transform lives, one wish at a time.

About ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.

ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. owns and operates 37 ShopRite stores in New York and New Jersey. ShopRite Supermarkets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wakefern Food Corp., the largest supermarket cooperative in the United States with more than 276 ShopRite supermarkets located throughout six states. ShopRite Supermarkets builds and maintains shopper loyalty by connecting with customers through outstanding customer service, supporting the core needs within the communities we serve and by executing merchandising and operational standards. ShopRite Supermarkets partners with local communities to support many organizations, including veteran, children and faith-based groups.

About ShopRite

ShopRite is the registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative based in Keasbey, NJ, and the largest supermarket cooperative in the United States. With 279 ShopRite supermarkets located throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, ShopRite serves more than six million customers each week. Through its ShopRite Partners In Caring program, ShopRite is dedicated to fighting hunger in the communities it serves. Since the program began in 1999, ShopRite Partners In Caring has donated nearly $50 million to food banks that support more than 2,100 worthy charities. As a title sponsor of the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer, ShopRite has donated $34 million to local organizations, hospitals and community groups. For more information, please visit shoprite.com.