Local TJ's Does Something Nice
A few days ago I stopped by the local TJ's, and on the way out encountered a staff member standing by the door next to piles of boxes filled with various products. These were holiday items, many of which were pumpkin flavored, although some were not. They were being given away to any shopper who wanted them. I didn't care for anything, but grabbed a couple of items to give to some people in my apartment building who I knew would enjoy them. A nice gesture to the community, IMO.
I should also point out that this same local TJ's gives away a lot of food to one of the nearby senior centers: prepared salads, breads, vegetables nearing the end of their display life, bakery goods, etc. Again, a nice benefit to the community.
While more and more stores are donating food in this manner, this particular TJ's (I cannot speak from experience for other TJ's stores) has been doing these give aways for years, long before it was as common as it is now.
I just remembered that, a few years ago, the store would bring seniors in from the local senior centers and give them a tour of the store. On the tour they'd point out where foods that were good for diabetics were, what foods were low salt, low fat, high in fiber, etc. I don't know if they still do that, but it was certainly a nice service to the community.
