LUBBOCK, Texas — Today, United Express fuel and convenience along with Special Olympics athletes and representatives joined for a check presentation at 10:30 a.m. During the month of June, United Express launched a donate-at-the-register fundraiser campaign that benefitted Special Olympics chapters in their local areas.
United Express has been a proud supporter of the Special Olympics since 2015 and it continues its support through fundraising efforts and volunteering at events. During that time, United Express and The United Family have raised more than $100,000 for Special Olympics chapters across the region.
“We are so thankful to be in a position where we can help support the mission and activities of the Special Olympics,” said Angelos Lambis, director of fuel and convenience for The United Family and board member for Special Olympics Lubbock. “I’m always amazed at how our store guests and team members rise to the occasion to help partner with such a great organization in our community. We are excited to do our part to help.”
“The Special Olympics is so thankful for the support of United Express and its guests,” said J’Nette Thorne, Executive Director for Special Olympics West Region. “We work every day to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to grow as people. We couldn’t do that without the support of partners like United Express. The money raised in this campaign will bring joy to so many of our athletes and their families.”
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About The United Family®
In its 107th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities in Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 98 stores under five unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, Albertsons Market and United Express, along with ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, Praters, United Food and Beverage Services and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies Inc. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
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About The United Family®
In its 107th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities in Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 96 stores under five unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, Albertsons Market and United Express, along with ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing, United Food and Beverage Services and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
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