Milwaukee, Wis. – Continuing its commitment to community service and its ongoing partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, tomorrow Sendik’s Food Markets will donate 58,000 pounds of food and more than $44,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Two semi-trailers will arrive with the products at Feeding America, 1700 West Fond Du Lac Avenue, at 10:30 a.m.

A new, unique aspect to the promotion this year was the “Do the Cluck, Fill the Truck” event on Saturday, October 15, 2011. For every customer that signed up for the Sendik’s Fan Club and did the Chicken Dance, Sendik’s donated five meals to Feeding America. A $1 donation also provided the same five-meal donation.

With the help of generous customers, the Balistreri-owned-and-operated grocery stores also gathered donations from August through October with a variety of in-store activities:

• Sendik’s Real Food Magazine: 100% of proceeds from sale benefited Feeding America
• Backpack Buddies: Proceeds from Backpack Buddies provided a backpack filled with school supplies for needy children in the Milwaukee area.
• Mac & Cheese Promotion: For every box of Shurfresh macaroni and cheese sold, Sendik’s donated one box to Feeding America.
• Sendik’s Food Drive: Customers purchased a $10, $20 or $50 bag of groceries to help feed hungry families.
• Keep the Change for Feeding America: Customers had the opportunity to round up their receipt total to the nearest dollar for Feeding America.

“We are so happy to be able to make this donation,” said Nick Balistreri, who owns Sendik’s, along with brothers Ted and Patrick, and sister, Margaret Harris. “Our customers and associates have been so generous throughout the promotion and Feeding America has been a great partner. It feels great to be able to come together to help our community, especially when so many families are in need.”

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About Sendik’s Food Markets: Since 1926, the Balistreri family has been serving the greater Milwaukee community by combining quality food products with exceptional customer service. Their goal is to provide you with the best grocery shopping experience, period. Currently, Sendik’s Food Markets operates 10 stores throughout Southeastern Wisconsin: Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Mequon, Grafton, Elm Grove, Franklin, Greenfield, Germantown, New Berlin, and West Bend.

Help Sendik’s Food Market Feed the Hungry 

WHO:             Sendik’s Food Market and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

WHAT:          Customers sign up for Sendik’s Fan Club and do the Chicken Dance  - Sendik’s will donate five meals for every dance

WHEN:          Saturday, October 15, 2011  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE:       Sendik’s Food Market – Elm Grove, Franklin, Germantown, Grafton, Greenfield, Mequon, New Berlin, Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay 

Milwaukee, Wis. –Sendik’s Food Market and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin continue their partnership this fall with the “Do the Cluck, Fill the Truck” event to provide meals for families struggling with hunger. Come out and enjoy Sendik’s First Annual Fall Harvest Fest and strut your stuff for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.  For every customer that signs up for the Sendik’s Fan Club and does the Chicken Dance, Sendik’s will donate five meals to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. If you don’t want to cluck, just give a buck, which will also provide five meals to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

In the past two years, demand for food is up 21%. Many families are forced to choose between paying bills or providing food. 330,000 people rely on Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin each year, 105,000 of whom are children. Community support from businesses like Sendik’s, helps Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to distribute over 15 million pounds of food each year to those in need.

We hope to see you dancing in the aisles Saturday, October 15 at Balistreri owned and operated Sendik’s Food Markets.

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330,000 people in eastern Wisconsin rely on food supplied by Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin each year.  The food bank is the largest, private, nonprofit distributor of food in the state. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin distributes more than 15 million pounds of food annually to 1,000 food pantries, meal programs and shelters throughout eastern Wisconsin.  Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a member of Feeding America which is consistently ranked as one of the most efficient charities, out of the country’s 100 largest charities, by Forbes magazine.  Since 1982, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has distributed more than 280 million pounds of food.  To learn more about hunger in Wisconsin, visit www.feedingamericawi.org. 

at Penfield Children’s Center

Who:    Penfield Children’s Center

Sendik’s Food Markets (Balistreri-owned-and-operated / the Red Bag Sendik’s)

What:   Balistreri-owned-and-operated Sendik’s Food Markets will present Penfield Children’s Center with a very generous donation check in the amount of $50,000 prior to the first pitch at the Aug. 26 Brewers home game at Miller Park. This grant will support a new healthy-eating and nutrition initiative at Penfield Children’s Center that will launch in fall 2011. Recognizing the impact healthy eating habits and good nutrition have on early childhood development, the “Healthy Habits, Strong Kids” program will feature family centered cooking classes, creative craft activities and more to encourage positive food experiences. All funds raised by Sendik’s were made possible by Sendik’s customers who purchased the summer issue of Sendik’s Real Food Magazine, as well as other promotions like sales from miniature American flags and lollipops in all 9 of its stores.

“We are thrilled to partner with Sendik’s Food Markets and their customers to create the ‘Healthy Habits, Strong Kids’ program at the center,” said Christine Holmes, president of Penfield Children’s Center. “Research has shed light on the significant impact good nutrition has on encouraging positive development in young children, especially those with special needs. Through this initiative, we can promote healthy habits to ensure our children and their families are not only more knowledgeable about the benefits of wholesome foods, but also know how to use them to their best advantage.”

When:  6:30p.m. Friday, Aug. 26

Where: Homeplate (On field)

Miller Park

1 Brewers Way
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Additional information:           

To learn more about Penfield Children’s Center, please visit www.penfieldchildren.org.

Contact Information:

Cory King, Penfield Children’s Center

414-345-6306

coryking@penfieldchildren.org

Robyn Swernoff, Cramer-Krasselt

414-227-3536

rswernoff@c-k.com

About Penfield Children’s Center

Penfield Children’s Center, located in Milwaukee, is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to help infants and young children, with and without disabilities, reach their full potential through education, therapy services and family programs. Penfield serves approximately 1,400 children each year through its Therapy, Behavioral, Nursery and Child Care programming. The organization is named in honor of Dr. Wilder Penfield (1891-1976), a world-renowned neurosurgeon who strongly advocated early intervention for children with developmental delays and disabilities. To learn more about Penfield, please visit www.penfieldchildren.org.

July 5th, 2011

For your information:
Ted Balistreri

Patrick Balistreri

Nick Balistreri

414-964-9525

Sendik’s Confirms 10^th Location in West Bend

Whitefish Bay, WI – Balistreri Owned and Operated Sendik’s Food Markets (the Red Bag Sendik’s) confirmed today that they will bring their upscale shopping experience to the residents of West Bend and surrounding communities.  The location of the approximately 50,000 square foot store will be 230 North 18^th Avenue, West Bend, in the former Sears Grand building.  The building will be completely renovated with space for additional tenants.  The projected opening is mid October.

The West Bend Sendik’s will boost employment in the area.  Patrick Balistreri, who owns Sendik’s, along with brothers Nick and Ted, and sister, Margaret Harris, says 160 employees will staff the new store.  The majority of the new associates will be from the West Bend area.  Overall, Sendik’s employs 1,500.

“Our reputation is built on high-quality products and selection along with impeccable service from our associates.  We recruit, train, and promote only the best employees to enhance the entire grocery shopping experience,” said Patrick Balistreri.

This will be the 10^th Sendik’s location for the family-owned and operated Balistreri Sendik’s.  Known as the “Red Bag” Sendik’s for the distinctive reusable red bag it offers, other locations are Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Mequon, Grafton, Elm Grove, Franklin, Greenfield, Germantown, and New Berlin.

Patrick Balistreri concluded, “West Bend is an awesome community and we couldn’t be more pleased to be able to provide our quality food offerings and unparallelled service.”

Contact: Gina Styer, Communications Manager
(414) 831-6334, Direct
(414) 856-6638, Cell
gstyer@feedingamericawi.org

70,000 Pound Donation Will Help Feed the Hungry this Holiday

Milwaukee, Wis. – The holidays will be brighter for hungry families in eastern Wisconsin this season thanks to a very generous donation from Balistreri Owned and Operated Sendik’s Food Markets. As a result of a three month partnership, Sendik’s is donating 70,000 pounds of food and more than $19,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

Since August, Sendik’s and their customers have collected food and money to help feed the hungry in eastern Wisconsin through the following in-store promotions:

• Sendik’s Real Food Magazine: 100% of proceeds from sale benefitted Feeding America.
• Backpack Buddies: Proceeds from Backpack Buddies provided a backpack filled with school supplies for needy children in the Milwaukee area.
• Mac & Cheese Promotion: For every box of macaroni and cheese sold, Sendik’s donated one box to Feeding America.
• Sendik’s Food Drive: Customers purchased a $10, $20 or $50 bag of groceries to help feed hungry families.
• Keep the Change for Feeding America: Customers had the opportunity to round up their receipt total to the nearest dollar for Feeding America.

Since 2008, Sendik’s has donated more than 504,000 meals to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin through these efforts.

“It has been a privilege partnering with Feeding America. Their dedication to those in Wisconsin who struggle to provide food for their families made it easy to give with enthusiasm. We know that the hard work of our Sendik’s team and the generosity of our customers will make a difference right here within our own community,” said Margaret Harris of Sendik’s Food Markets.

The demand for food from Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has increased 30% over the last two years.  Unemployment and home foreclosures have forced many families to rely on their local food pantry for food. “The support from Sendik’s provides much needed food assistance for families experiencing hardships as a result of the struggling economy. This donation will help us meet the increased need for emergency food relief especially during the holiday season,” said Bonnie Bellehumeur, president of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

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330,000 people in Wisconsin rely on food supplied by Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, formerly named America’s Second Harvest of Wisconsin. The food bank is the largest, private, non-profit distributor of food in the state. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin distributes nearly 14 million pounds of food annually to 1,100 food pantries, meal programs and shelters throughout the state. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is affiliated with Feeding America which is consistently ranked as one of the most efficient charities, out of the country’s 100 largest charities, by Forbes magazine. Since 1982, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has distributed more than 250 million pounds of food. To learn more about hunger in Wisconsin, log onto www.feedingamericawi.org.

February 24, 2010

For your information:

Greg Devorkin -   262-240-0249   -   414-839-7065

Devo Properties and the City of New Berlin announced today that Sendik’s Food Market will bring its high quality food offerings to the community.  Sendik’s will remodel and occupy a 44,000-square-feet store at the New Berlin Plaza at 3600 South Moorland Road.  Sendik’s is expected to open on November 1, 2010, just in time for the busy Holiday shopping season.  The store is part of the shopping center that was previously occupied by Lang and Kohl’s Food Store.  The mall will be renamed Sendik’s New Berlin Plaza.

New Berlin Enterprises, LLC, an investment group led by Devo Properties, purchased the New Berlin Plaza shopping center last week.  The New Berlin Plaza is 82,000 square feet.  Current tenants include Goodwill Industries and Shorewest Realtors.  New Berlin Enterprises also purchased three outlots currently leased to Taco Bell, Burger King and PNC Financial, and three residential properties along West Coffee Road.  These properties are adjacent to the existing shopping center.  The homes on those residential properties will be demolished to make room for an expansion of the shopping center.

Devo Properties principal Greg Devorkin said construction will begin immediately on a 17,000 square foot expansion at the north end of the shopping center. Upon completion, Goodwill Industries will move into the new expansion space and Sendik’s will take over the current Goodwill space.  Goodwill is expected to move into the new space on September 1, 2010.  “The expansion and renovation of the New Berlin Plaza is an ideal opportunity for Goodwill, especially with a high-quality grocer like Sendik’s anchoring the development.  Not only will we gain approximately 2,000-square-feet of store space, but also an improved entrance and drive-through drop-off, which will make shopping and donating more convenient for our community,” said Goodwill vice president, Retail Services, Vicki Holschuh.

Sendik’s is owned by brothers Nick, Patrick and Ted Balistreri, and sister, Margaret Harris.  They are the fourth generation to carry on the Sendik’s tradition. Sendik’s roots date back to 1926 when the first store opened in the Metro Milwaukee area.  Ted said the family is proud to add the New Berlin community to its tradition of superior fresh produce, high quality seafood, meat, bakery, deli, grocery, dairy, wine, spirits, cheese and flowers.  In addition, they offer a variety of small gift items in their flower department.

“We look forward to offering a high quality shopping experience to the community.  Our regular customers know we listen to them and carry items that they ask for.  So the residents of New Berlin should get ready for a great shopping experience,” said Ted.  He noted that the new store opening will result in 70 full time and 80 part time employment positions, the majority expected to be filled from New Berlin and the immediate area.  The family’s other stores are in Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Mequon, Grafton, Elm Grove, Franklin, Germantown and Greenfield.

New Berlin Director of Community Development Gregory Kessler said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have been able to work with Sendik’s to help bring them to the New Berlin market.  They will be an outstanding addition to our City Center.  It is wonderful to see a local business expand here with such a long history and an impressive reputation for quality.  It signifies that, in these difficult economic times, New Berlin is a great place to do business.”

New Berlin Mayor Jack F. Chiovatero said, “For four generations, Sendik’s has been the place to go for quality food products and the finest of produce.  Their long history has been built on ultimate customer satisfaction and superior service.  We are delighted to welcome this upscale retailer to our fine community.  I am pleased that Sendik’s has recognized the potential and opportunity that New Berlin has to offer our business community.  This establishment will be a wonderful addition to our City Center – adding both an upscale grocery experience for our residents, as well as local job opportunities. We welcome Sendik’s with enthusiasm and open arms.  We couldn’t be happier.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15th, 2009

Contact:
Sendik’s Food Market

Nick Balistreri or Margaret Harris
(414) 964-9525
nick@sendiksmarket.com
margaret@sendiksmarket.com

ABCD

Ginny Finn – Executive Director
(414) 918-9222
ginny@abcdmentor.org

WHAT: Balistreri Sendik’s donates over $70,000 to ABCD and gives away a new car
WHEN: Friday, April 17th, 2009, Noon.
WHERE: Sendik’s Food Market, 5200 W. Rawson Ave., Franklin
WHO: Sendik’s representatives Margaret Harris, Nick, Patrick, and Ted Balistreri
ABCD Board President Kathy Ehley and Executive Director Ginny Finn
Special Guests Franklin Mayor Tom Taylor and former GB Packer LeRoy Butler
Many Sendik’s customers including some of the finalists to win the car
WHY: Because it’s really fun to give stuff away and to support a great cause!

Milwaukee, WI – Over the past 10 weeks Balistreri Sendik’s Food Markets have partnered with After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD), an organization founded by local news personality Melodie Wilson Oldenburg, to promote breast cancer awareness and try to raise funds for this great charitable organization. The promotion will come to an end this Friday when one lucky Sendik’s customer will win a new car! Join us Friday, April 17th, 2009 at Noon at Sendik’s in Franklin to see the results of our two and a half months of teamwork and pick the winner of the brand new Chevy Malibu Hybrid.

“We are humbled by the incredible support our customers have given to this grass roots, local charity, ABCD” said Nick Balistreri of Sendik’s. “The event, celebrating the achievement of over $70,000 raised will culminate by having former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler and Franklin Mayor Tom Taylor draw the name of the grand prize winner of the new car. I think it will be a great finale to this fantastic partnership and a great last push to help a wonderful organization in ABCD,” Balistreri added. LeRoy Butler will also be signing autographs and selling merchandise to benefit the LeRoy Butler Foundation for Breast Cancer. Balistreri also noted that Palermo’s Pizza and Coca Cola will be on hand to provide refreshments for the event.

Kathy Ehley, President of ABCD’s Board of Directors said, “Breast cancer doesn’t care that the economy is challenging now. Our free services are more important than ever. We are extremely grateful for Sendik’s financial generosity.” She added, “But Sendik’s did more than raise funds. Sendik’s welcomed our volunteers into their eight metro-Milwaukee stores to share information about ABCD with customers. And Sendik’s employees have become enthusiastic advocates for the cause. This is has been real community teamwork in action.”

Since February, Sendik’s and their customers have collected money to benefit ABCD. Here are a few highlights from the program:

• Sendik’s Real Food Magazine: 100% of proceeds from the sale of the magazine benefitted ABCD.
• Hearts for ABCD: For 2 weeks Sendik’s sold foil wrapped chocolate hearts for $1 each with all proceeds benefitting ABCD.
• The Power of One-To-One: During this 2 week period if customers purchased any participating ice cream products Sendik’s contributed $1 of the sale to ABCD.
• Support ABCD… Win A Car: Sendik’s purchased and donated a new Chevy Malibu Hybrid and then, over a 7 week period customers received entry slips to win the car by donating $2 to ABCD. For more information on this event go to http://www.sendiksmarket.com/web/chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-giveaway.

Thru Sendik’s Real Food Magazine charity partnership program Balistreri Sendik’s also contributed $59,000 to the MACC Fund in January and in November a donation valued at over $100,000 to Wisconsin’s Second Harvest.

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ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis was founded by a group of women who realized that having breast cancer is about much more than biopsies, surgery and chemotherapy. Most of ABCD’s founders are breast cancer survivors themselves who discovered that the most valuable information and support came from others in similar life circumstances with similar experiences with the disease. But not everyone diagnosed with breast cancer knows where to find that kind of help. That’s where ABCD comes in.

ABCD’s mission is to provide free, personalized information and one-to-one support to people in eastern Wisconsin who are affected by breast cancer. While science searches for a cure, ABCD complements the work of health care providers by serving as a reliable, accessible and highly personalized resource for breast cancer patients and their loved ones.

ABCD trains volunteers to be Mentors and then matches them with people diagnosed with breast cancer and their families and loved ones. Matches are made on the basis of demographic and clinical data supplied by Mentors and participants. A Mentor keeps in touch with the participant by phone throughout the treatment process, providing information on local and national resources, and perhaps most important, the support of someone who’s “been there.” ABCD also operates the Breast Cancer Helpline, the only such telephone helpline in Eastern Wisconsin. To learn more about ABCD, log onto www.abcdmentor.org.