December 4 Brand Journalism In the Press PR Northern Ireland

From left, Gavin Emerson, Marissa Quinn and Alessie Magowan from The Emerson's Foundation with Richard Thompson from the Armagh Foodbank launching the Christmas Trolley Appeal P1030943A

Emerson’s Supermarket ‘Trolley Appeal’ to aid foodbank

THE Emerson’s Foundation is collaborating with Armagh Foodbank to help with a surge in demand from families living in the community who are facing financial struggles this Christmas.

The foundation, launched last year by Emerson’s Supermarket staff with the aim of helping transform the local community, has announced its support for the foodbank in its fight against hunger this Christmas.

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January 27 In the Press

The Emerson's Foundation, through the NISA MADL Fund, hands over a cheque for £1,000 to the Air Ambulance for Northern Ireland Fund.

Emerson’s Foundation hands over £1,000 donation for Air Ambulance NI

The Emerson’s Foundation in Armagh aims to help transform local communities by giving to charitable causes through its MADL Fund.

Here, members of the Foundation’s committee hand over a cheque for £1,000 and a canvas picture to the family of Lesley Ann McCarragher who died last year after being struck by a car. This donation of £1,000, from our NISA MADL Fund, will hopefully go some way in helping the McCarragher family with their fundraising targets.

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December 20 In the Press Year of Food & Drink 2016

Emerson's Supermarket in Armagh has been serving the district for over 125 years. Now it's the UK's Most Sustainable Independent Retailer of the year

UK’s Most Sustainable Independent Retailer is right here in Armagh

Emerson’s Supermarket in Armagh’s historic city centre is the UK’s Most Sustainable Independent Retailer of the Year for the second year running.

Staff retention, using renewable sources for energy, reducing food waste, food provenance, supporting local producers, supporting local families and creating new jobs are the things which makes this supermarket tick. Owner Gavin Emerson is delighted to be the recipient of this accolade again this year. Here’s the story:

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August 8 In the Press

Emerson’s Foundation funding to be granted for vital community life lines

The Emerson’s Foundation is an organisation set up by Emerson’s Supermarket and Uluru Bar & Grill to help transform the local communities.

The foundation’s committee has announced it is to donate £1,000 to the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland Fund and £150 to buy paediatric pads for the Caledon Village defibrillator. Alessie Magowan from the foundation’s committee said Emerson’s is proud to back two vital lifelines for the community. Here’s the story:

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August 8 In the Press

Stunning private estate to open in support of the Caledon village defibrillator

THE Earl of Caledon KCVO has given his full support to a fundraising initiative which will help to raise money for the Caledon Village Defibrillator Fund.

Lord Caledon will open up the grounds of his 2,500 acre estate on August 20 for guided walks to raise funds for the village defibrillator. This is a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of the luscious green countryside surrounding the beautiful private residence. Booking is essential so book early. Here’s the story:

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March 1 Brand Journalism In the Press

Independent supermarket launches new foundation to transform the community

AN independent supermarket has launched it’s own foundation in order to donate money which will help transform the community.

Emerson’s Supermarket, a 125-year-old supermarket, has created The Emerson’s Foundation which will directly benefit people living and working in the area through charitable donations. The foundation was launched today in conjunction with Uluru Bar & Grill to highlight the positive contributions both businesses make in the community.

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