Tops kicks off annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations; partners with Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY

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Tops Friendly Markets, along with our vendor partners American Beverage Marketers (Agalima), Daily Crave, GOYA, Grace, LaPreferida, NY Produce, Ole, River Valley Foods, Romero Foods, and Xochitl Chips, are proud to support National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) and local organizations like Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY.

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are honored to celebrate the incredible contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans throughout history,” said Kathy Sautter, director of corporate communications and public relations for Tops Friendly Markets. “With the support of our vendor partners, we are excited to give back to our community by donating over $41,000 – our largest contribution to date, largely made possible by our partners at GOYA – to several local nonprofit organizations that serve Hispanic communities daily. Today and every day, we recognize and celebrate the heritage, diversity and integrity that Hispanic Heritage Month represents.”

A check presentation and product donation will be made to the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY in October at the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month.

"We are pleased in being able to accept this generous donation from our corporate partners at Tops Markets and affiliate companies. This product will serve the many underserved families in the west side Buffalo," said Casmirio Rodriquez, president and founder, Hispanic Heritage Council.

The mission of the Hispanic Heritage Council is to foster and inspire awareness, understanding and appreciation of the past, present and future contributions of the Hispanic community of WNY. To learn more about the Hispanic Heritage Council, visit www.hispanicheritagewny.org.

Headquartered in Williamsville, Tops Markets operates a robust network of 152 grocery stores spanning New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, including one franchise location. Discover more at www.topsmarkets.com.