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Springfield, VA — Between mid-April and May, World’s Finest Chocolate, Inc. partnered with Hope For The Warriors, a service member and veterans assistants organization, to donate more than 75,000 chocolate bars to front-line workers, including military, and healthcare employees, according to…

New York — During the past several months Yowie Group Ltd. has donated nearly 10,000 treats to healthcare centers, children’s hospitals and shelters to show support and admiration for front-line healthcare workers and patients, the company reports. In early May the…

Reading, PA — Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc. is continuing its support of Folds of Honor, a foundation that provides scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members, the company reports. Through August, with every purchase of specially marked…

London – Olam Cocoa is providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies to cocoa farming communities tackling COVID-19 across Central and West Africa. Farming cooperatives, hospitals and health centers are receiving equipment including face masks, surgical gloves, hand sanitizer,…

Hackettstown, NJ — As a way to thank essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S., LLC is matching consumers’ donation of Snickers bars that are sent to front-line workers. For every 24-ct shareable box of Snickers bars purchased…

Chicago — Ferrara Candy Co., Inc. has donated 20 tons of candy and cookies to date as a way to thank front-line workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the candymaker reports. The donation is the equivalent of 500,000…

El Paso, TX — The Richardson-Olmos-Trejo COVID-19 Emergency Fund is receiving a $20,000 donation for Mount Franklin Foods, LLC, the company reports. The fund supports people impacted by coronavirus that live in the Colonias area of New Mexico, according to…

Chicago — Ferrara Candy Co. is continuing its efforts to replant forests across the U.S. working with the National Forest Foundation. This year, on behalf of the Black Forest brand, the company is donating more than $500,000 to help plant…

Clinton Township, MI — Sanders and Morley Candy has partnered with Detroit-based radio station WJR to recognize the efforts of front line workers in the fight against COVID-19. As part of the WJR Heroes Initiative, which highlights stories of support…

Toronto — Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is increasing its MadeGood Moments charitable campaign during the month of May. According to the company, which owns the MadeGood Foods brand, the program is designed to spread positivity and encourage parents, families and anyone…

Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. says it is initiating its launch of DC Super Hero milk chocolate bars by sharing bars “with real super heroes — those at the front lines.” DC Comics, Inc. and Hershey came together to…

Reading, PA — The Folds of Honor Foundation, an organization that provides academic support to families of fallen and disabled service members, is being supported for the third year running by Unique Pretzels Bakery, Inc. For each sale of specially marked…