Whole Foods Market Presents '5% Day' Check at Bedford Family Connection's Holiday Party

Award-portait — Meaghan Murphy and Todd Johnson of Bedford’s Whole Foods Market (standing, L) joined members of the Bedford Family Connection board including (L-R) Kristine Shah, Lesley Savoy, Lindsey Giunta, and Tyne Jeffrey. (Seated, L) Alona Ayres, Rachel Mark and Kelly Dybel; (seated, R) Shaena Grossman, Kelly Breen and Erica Callahan. Image (c) JMcCT, 2015 all rights reserved

By Julie McCay Turner

BFC president Kristine Shah and WFM team leader Todd Johnson on 5% day - Courtesy image (c) 2015, all rights reserved — BFC president Kristine Shah and WFM team leader Todd Johnson on 5% day – Courtesy image (c) 2015, all rights reserved

Many months ago, the Bedford Family Connection (BFC) applied to Whole Foods Market’s community giving program, and was chosen as the recipient of a ‘5% Day’ where five percent of the store’s net profit for a given day are donated to the organization.

Whole Foods Market’s Bedford Team Leader Todd Johnson delivered a check for $4,051.20 to the Bedford Family Connection holiday party on Saturday. Johnson noted that few organizations are as committed to the program as BFC, and their spirit along with BFC’s strong community connections explain the generous donation.

In addition to the excitement of the Whole Foods Market award ceremony, scores of children and their parents created crafts, enjoyed snacks and sang along with Sarah Gardner during the annual party.