OMAHA, Neb. — Continuing its longstanding mission to support education, the Pamida Foundation is proud to announce that it is giving back to Pamida communities with a donation of over $125,500 to local schools.
The donation was raised, in part, through the generosity of customers during in-store fundraisers at all Pamida locations last month.
The program offered customers the opportunity to donate $1 or round up their purchase at store registers.
The foundation then matched up to $250 of store proceeds in each Pamida community.
In addition, this donation includes a contribution from The Pamida Foundation of 5 percent of sales at Pamida stores on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011.
“As a community partner, the Pamida Foundation is committed to supporting education and helping schools continue their standard of excellence.  We are pleased that, once again, Pamida can help support the well-being of our communities.  We are truly grateful for our customers’ dedication to education and the future of our youth,” says Jessica Strohman, executive director of the Pamida Foundation. Schools that wish to be considered for future donations are welcome to submit requests to the foundation.

About the Pamida Foundation

The Pamida Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of citizens in all of the communities Pamida serves. The Pamida Foundation supports non-profit organizations that fulfill the mission of educating youth, helping families in need and enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens.
Funding is provided by the generous support of company partners, teammates and other fundraising events throughout the year.

About Pamida

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Pamida operates 193 stores in 17 states, primarily in the Midwest, and carries a wide variety of general merchandise including apparel, home and electronics, seasonal items, toys, housewares and groceries.