Subaru donates $300,000 to The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden

Subaru of America, Inc. announced that it is making a $300,000 donation to The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, which recently broke ground in the Cramer Hill section of Camden, N.J. Thomas Doll, Executive Vice-President and COO of Subaru of
America, announced the news during an event held at Subaru headquarters in Cherry Hill, N.J. Company employees and representatives of The Salvation Army and Food Bank of South Jersey were on hand for the announcement.

The $300,000 donation will fund The Choice Food Pantry within the Kroc Center, which will provide a wide variety of food choices to thousands of area individuals. With a setting similar to a supermarket, the pantry will allow clients to choose nutritionally appropriate food that will appeal to each family member.

"Support of the Choice Food Pantry further demonstrates Subaru of America's commitment to reducing the hunger issues in our local community," said Doll. "The Choice Food Pantry will fill a critical need while providing education and choices for the people who need assistance feeding themselves and their children. We are proud to partner with the Camden Kroc Center on this important initiative."

The naming of the Choice Food Pantry is in keeping with Subaru's desire to be an active participant in the fight against hunger and supports other corporate-wide hunger initiatives such as the annual Subaru Drive Out Hunger program and regional Share the Love Gardens, in which Subaruemployees grow and donate fresh produce in their communities. These and other food initiatives have donated more than 800,000 pounds - 400-tons - of food over the past five years.

"We are extremely grateful for this generous contribution from Subaru," said Major Paul Cain, Kroc Center Administrator. "This gift is just one more demonstration of Subaru's continued efforts in support of the needs of the region."

"Subaru's ongoing commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of Camden County is evident in its community-centered initiatives. Partnering with the Kroc Center, which will serve as a hub for health and wellness needs, is another way for Subaru to show its dedication to the region," said Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr.

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