The National MS Society Mid Florida Chapter is proud to be a source of empowerment for those living with MS. We provide referrals, financial assistance, literature, self help groups, advocacy, and educational programs to people with MS and their family and friends, and help raise funds locally to support the National MS Society's research initiatives.
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We are pleased to announce that Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU), now owner of Sara Lee, along with Flowers Foods will raise money once again in May and June to benefit people affected by multiple sclerosis. Through the continued support of Sam’s Club locations across the country, BBU and Flowers Foods will feature custom end-aisle displays to help raise MS awareness and promote a per package product donation on specific bread products sold. All funds raised during the donation time period will be distributed to the local chapter to help people living with the MS and their families move their lives forward.
Campaign Details
Through participating Sam’s Club locations, BBU and Flowers Foods will donate 5 cents per package on specific bread products sold during the promotional time period. Please reference the attached Excel spreadsheets detailing the Sam’s Club locations featuring the BBU and Flowers Foods campaign and alignment by Society chapter.
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Donation giveback period: May 5th through June 22nd
- BBU products include mainstream and premium buns
- Flowers Foods traditional buns including Country Hearth, Nature’s Own, Aunt Hattie’s and Cobblestone Mill
- BBU will fund a maximum national donation of $200,000; Flower Foods will extend a maximum national donation of $120,000
- To continue MS awareness building efforts, BBU and Flowers Foods custom end-aisle displays
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