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If You Shop at Whole Foods on Tuesday, 5% Goes to Darien Land Trust

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On Tuesday, April 19, a visit to Whole Foods Market: Darien means more than simply a cart full of natural and organic foods. On this day, Whole Foods will pledge 5 percent of every purchase to the Darien Land Trust to help fund outdoor educational experiences for the entire community. This year, proceeds from the Whole Foods 5% Day will allow the Darien Land Trust to host a Trails Discovery Day at Dunlap Woods on Sunday, June 5, from 11 to 3 p.m.

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— an announcement from the Darien Land Trust

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Families are invited to explore beautifully maintained woodland trails and participate in numerous activities such as a scavenger hunt, tadpole catch, butterfly garden, bird walk, fairy house project and a hands-on animal exhibit. Stay for lunch and enjoy music and the Melt Mobile food truck (not confirmed yet). The Darien Land Trust permanently preserves and restores over 200 acres in Darien, providing the community with environmentally rich habitats, scenic vistas and opportunities for educational experiences.

Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars
Whole Foods recall 4-12-16

Recall: If You Bought this Product at Whole Foods Market, Know It Has Eggs in It

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At 16 Whole Foods Markets in the Northeast, including Darien’s, a frittata product was mislabeled “Asparagus, Pea and Ricotta salad” and therefore didn’t note that there’s egg in it — which could be harmful to someone allergic to eggs. So the product has been recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which also said:

“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses or reactions have been reported.” Here’s the announcement:

Whole Foods Market is recalling ten ounce packages of Asparagus, Pea and Ricotta salad because it was mislabeled and actually contained miniature Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomato and Swiss Frittatas. Due to the labeling error, an egg allergen was undeclared.

Community Organizations
Whole Foods P2P 2016

Whole Foods Market Helps Raise Thousands for Person-to-Person

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During the 2015 holiday season, Whole Foods Market Darien hosted a Giving Campaign for Person-to-Person, raising more than $2,600. During the campaign, customers were asked for donations in the amount of $2, $5 or $10 to fund the purchase of various items – including oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, soup and personal care products – for the P2P Darien Food Pantry. __________

— an announcement from the Darien-based area charity Person-to-Person

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“Whole Foods Market Darien chose to aid Person-to-Person because we wanted to further our partnership,” says Store Team Leader Megan Neisser. “We support them with bi-weekly pickups of perishable and non-perishable items that are used to help individuals and families in need. We felt this was another way we could increase our impact on our local community.”

P2P Executive Director Ceci Maher acknowledges the long-standing support of Whole Foods Market Darien.