MARSHALL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. announced it has reached a major milestone in giving back over $12 million to a variety of community organizations through its Schwan’s Cares™ fundraising program. The company has given back to communities across the country, through fundraising, since 2006.
In 2012, Schwan’s set out to improve its fundraising program by building a platform that would provide an even easier and more effective tool for groups to raise funds. What ultimately emerged was Schwan’s Cares, a Web-based program where school groups, clubs, athletics teams, nonprofits, community groups, and faith organizations can earn up to 40 percent back by purchasing foods from Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. Schwan’s Cares provides a seamless solution to fundraising; there are no order forms, no money handling, no product sorting and products are delivered to supporter’s doors by Schwan’s Home Service route sales representatives. Participants can support their favorite causes while selecting from more than 300 delicious, convenient meals that provide flexible meal-time solutions to meet their family’s tastes and lifestyle.
“We are extremely proud of the work done to help these organizations raise funds for their communities,” said Pat Anderson, senior vice president of sales & marketing for Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. “The purpose of Schwan’s Cares is to give back to the communities we serve through fundraising while delivering a fantastic food experience for families. It also gives us a unique opportunity to introduce Schwan’s to people looking to support companies that support their communities.”
How it works
The group’s fundraising coordinator can visit Schwans-Cares.com
to create an online campaign. Once approved, the fundraising coordinator
invites supporters to shop from any of the over 300 delicious foods,
which will be delivered directly to the door. Groups have 135 days to
fundraise. During the initial 45-days, groups earn 20 percent on food
orders and 40 percent on eGift Card purchases. Once the initial 45-day
campaign has ended, the group will continue to earn 5 percent for an
additional 90 days. The organization receives the funds raised at the
completion of the first 45 days and another check when the campaign
expires.
About Schwan’s Home Service, Inc.
Schwan’s Home Service,
Inc., a subsidiary of Schwan’s Company, markets and distributes more
than 300 high-quality frozen foods through home-delivery and mail-order
services. Popular product lines include the company’s signature ice
cream, pizza, premium meats and seafood, ethnic specialties, breakfast
items and desserts. Based in Minnesota, Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. has
more than 400 local sales and distribution centers across the
continental United States. To learn more, visit Schwans.com,
download the Schwan’s mobile app, or call 1-888-SCHWANS (1-888-724-9267).
About Schwan’s Company
Schwan’s Company is a privately held
business that manufactures and markets quality foods through
home-delivery, retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many
popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®
and Freschetta® pizza, Mrs. Smith’s®
and Edwards® desserts, Pagoda®
snacks and appetizers, and Schwan’s fine frozen foods. The
company is based in Marshall, Minn., and is celebrating 65 years of
leadership in the food industry. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit us
at SchwansCompany.com.
