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Giving Thanks to Those Who Have Served and Sacrificed

5% Community Giving Day November 14

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Whole Foods Market Louisiana stores will donate five percent of their November 14 net sales to the following organizations that provide tremendous support and resources:  iPads for Soldiers – www.ipadsforsoldiers.org  ARABELLA STATION - 5600 Magazine St., New Orleans  (504) 899-9119, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Over 800 iPads have been sent to wounded heroes and those risking their lives every day, which allows for easy communication with family members.

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peration Homefront Louisiana – www.operationhomefront.net/louisianaBATON ROUGE - 7529 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge

(225) 218-0452, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Operation Homefront has provided counseling, recovery support, and services to alleviate military families or individual’s emergency financial burdens, such as mortgages, car repairs, contractor fees, hospital payments, moving assistance, transitional housing, and more.

 

NOLA Patriots – www.nolapatriots.org

VETERANS - 3420 Veterans Blvd., Metairie

8 a.m. to 11 p.m., (504) 888-8225

Newly formed, NOLA Patriots provides support, guidance and basic needs for the spouse and dependents of military members during their service and return from deployment.

 

The November 14th 5% Day is an opportunity for the community to show their appreciation and support for troops, wounded warriors, veterans and their families.

 

For more information on Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5% Day program, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com.