For every rotisserie meal bundle sold at all Bi-Lo stores, Coca-Cola will donate $1 to OPH, which buys troops about 20 minutes of talk time.
USO vice president of corporate alliances, Cathy Martens, said: “When a service member is deployed overseas, separated from their friends and family, sometimes for long periods of time, nothing means more to them than to be able to hear the voice of a loved one.
“The USO is grateful to have Coca-Cola and BI-LO partner with us to support a program that gives our troops that connection they want and need. And it’s only fitting that Americans can help our service men and women spend some quality time with their family, just by purchasing a meal to enjoy with their own family.”
The programme runs through to 8 May (or up to $35,000 donation or while supplies of specialty-marked carriers last) and participation is available at all Bi-Lo locations.
Category manager for Deli at Bi-Lo, Brian Young, said: “What a great way for Bi-Lo customers to give back to those who sacrifice so much for our country. Coca-Cola and Bi-Lo are happy to present a deal that provides great value for our shoppers while also benefiting the troops.”
OPH also provides deployed troops with access to computers with free internet bandwidth to connect with friends and family, including free wireless Internet access for troops with their own computer. Prepaid phone cards are also provided to service men and women overseas. The standard USO calling card offers about an hour of talk time.
Source: Bi-Lo
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