Market 32 and Price Chopper Award $15,000 in Grants to Local Youth Soccer Organizations
Winners of youth soccer sweepstakes receive funding to support young athletes and grow the beautiful game in their communities
Market 32 and Price Chopper today announced the winners of its Youth Soccer Sweepstakes, awarding three local organizations with $5,000 grants to support their programs, players, and communities.
The sweepstakes––launched in celebration of the world’s premier soccer tournament returning to the United States for the first time in 32 years––invited customers to nominate a local youth soccer organization to receive one of three grants. The customers who nominated the winning organizations also received a $500 Market 32 and Price Chopper gift card. More than 300 organizations were nominated by customers across Market 32 and Price Chopper’s 128 stores.
The winning organizations are:*
- Alleycats Soccer Club, Albany, NY, nominated by Alicia Suarez
- Richfield Youth Sports, Richfield Springs, NY, nominated by Ivy Lafrance
- Latham Circle Soccer Club, Latham, NY, nominated by Pamela Fitzsimmons
Each organization will receive a $5,000 grant from Market 32 and Price Chopper to help fund youth soccer programming, equipment, field improvements, player development, or other team needs.
“Soccer has a unique ability to bring people together, and we were excited to give our customers a way to celebrate the sport while supporting the local organizations helping young athletes thrive,” said Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price Chopper. “These grants recognize the important role youth sports organizations play in building confidence, teamwork, and community connections.”
The Youth Soccer Sweepstakes was supported by participating brands including Coke, Powerade, Dasani, Core Power, Body Armor, Cheez-it, Eggo, Pop-Tart, Dove, Lay’s, Tostitos, and Quaker. Customers earned bonus entries during the promotional period by purchasing participating products.
Supporting youth organizations is part of Market 32 and Price Chopper’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the communities they serve. Through Market 32 Cares and Price Chopper Cares, the company partners with local organizations and programs that help families, children, and communities thrive.