SHREWSBURY – The Community YMCA and The YMCA of Western Monmouth County are teaming up with Whole Foods Market to promote healthy living.
Five percent of net sales for those who shop at Whole Foods Market in Middletown or Marlboro on Tuesday, Sept. 23 will be donated to both YMCAs to benefit the YMCA Financial Assistance Fund and community outreach programs, such as Teen Achievers.
Shoppers that day, who are not already Y members, will be given the opportunity for a free, one-month trial membership to the Y to help give everyone a fresh start to a healthy lifestyle. Shoppers will need to bring their receipt from Sept. 23 to the YMCA in Freehold or Red Bank by Tuesday, Sept. 30, to activate their trial membership.
YMCA members can bring their receipts and receive up to four free guest passes. Some restrictions may apply.
“By joining together, Whole Foods Market and the Y are helping to strengthen our community through advocating healthy living,” said Rhonda Anderson, president and CEO of The Community YMCA. “Both organizations believe that learning to focus on eating well, exercising and adopting a healthy lifestyle will strengthen not only individuals, but also families and communities.
Cynthia Joy, president and CEO of the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, said the Y “is so much more than a great place to swim and work out. The Y helps everyone live healthier. Financial support for the Y from Whole Foods and other donors enables us to provide financial assistance for all to learn, grow and thrive.”
Leading up to the event, the Ys will be posting tips on Facebook and Twitter on healthy living, exercise and food choice recommendations, emphasizing whole body, whole family and whole community.
