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Tony’s Charitable Foundation Unveiled Digital Billboard Donated to Infant Welfare Society Family Health

August 31, 2023

The Ceremony took place across from Tony’s Fresh Market’s First Store Location

Itasca, Illinois (August 31, 2023) – Tony’s Fresh Market in conjunction with its charitable arm, Tony’s Charitable Foundation recently unveiled a digital billboard donated to Infant Welfare Society (IWS) Family Health to further support and advance the many services IWS Family Health offers.

The unveiling ceremony took place on Monday, August 21, 2023, at IWS Family Health located at 3600 W. Fullerton Ave. in Chicago which is directly across the street from Tony’s Fresh Market’s first store location at 3607 W. Fullerton Ave.

“Both Tony’s Fresh Market and IWS Family Health have deep roots throughout the Chicagoland area and are dedicated to serving those who live in our local community,” said Frank Ingraffia, Chief Executive Officer for Tony’s Fresh Market.  “Many of our employees and their families use the facilities at IWS Family Health, and we are pleased to help promote the many services they offer to our community,” he added.

“IWS Family Health is proud to partner with Tony’s Fresh Markets as we work together to realize our vision of healthy children, families, and communities. Philanthropic support is vital to our work delivering high-quality and accessible healthcare and we’re so glad that the team at Tony’s believes in us and in our mission,” stated Michelle Di Benedetto, Chief Strategy Officer for IWS Family Health.

Tony’s Fresh Market has also partnered with IWS Family Health to support many local community events and healthy eating educational programs.

About Tony’s Charitable Foundation:

At Tony’s Charitable Foundation, we team up with local partners to find cures for childhood diseases. Through this mission, our foundation hopes to provide care for the children of the Chicagoland area.

About Tony’s Fresh Market:

Tony’s Fresh Market is the largest, Independent Grocery chain in Chicago by Volume. Founded in 1979 by two Italian immigrants, Tony’s has grown to become a leading Chicago-based grocery retailer with 21 stores. Tony’s focuses on best-value customers demanding a diverse and extensive, high-quality product offering combined with unparalleled customer service, resulting in strong customer retention, loyalty, and satisfaction.  For more information visit https://www.tonysfreshmarket.com/.

About IWS Family Health:

Infant Welfare Society of Chicago (IWS Family Health) has served Chicagoans for more than 100 years, delivering life-changing health care to underserved, under-resourced communities. Our mission is to deliver integrated, quality, and preventive healthcare services, enabling children and families to live healthy and productive lives. For more information, visit www.iwsfamilyhealth.org.

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