At Supa Valu in Delahey, low prices are the norm for residents shopping at the store. But for the large family operated business, supporting the local community has always been high on the agenda.
As part of the store’s giving back ‘Community Chest’ program, a portion of the sales from Supa Valu’s Community Co range and other selected products purchased by customers are donated towards the program’s fund which is then passed on to local communities, contributing towards local causes that matter.
Mackellar Primary School in Delahey was recently selected, receiving a donation from Supa Valu of more than $5000.
Supa Valu Delahey operations manager Jay Morgan said the ‘Community Chest’ program is a way of saying thank you to the local community.
“We are simply supporting the local families that have been so wonderful in supporting us,” he said.
“The school was really appreciative and had ideas to use the money to potentially buy some new books, sporting equipment and they are looking at also buying a new barbeque.
“The school is close to our store and we know a lot of those families shop with us or they might have children who work with us. It is because of them that we are here.”
The big store was re-built and welcomed as a fresh new neighbour in Delahey in July last year, and has now become a familiar face within the local community.
“We are a family business supporting the local community. It’s our way of saying thank you and giving back to the locals,” Mr Morgan said.
