Fareway doles out second round of gift cards to Iowa chambers

Iowa – Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced a second donation in the amount of $200,000 to the Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce (IACC). The donation provided for up to $2,000 in gift cards to IACC chamber of commerce members in the communities Fareway serves.
The Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce received $2,000 in gift cards, which were distributed to local small businesses and their employees.
“We are excited to continue our support of small businesses and their employees during this holiday season,” said Fareway President and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “As small businesses continue to face challenges, we are proud to again partner with IACC, which understands how best to serve its small business members during this unique economic time.”
“The Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to once again have the ability to work with our local Fareway to distribute gift cards to more of our members! This year has been tough and being able to spread a little cheer with this program has been a blessing. We are so happy to be involved in this wonderful partnership,” said Savanna Collier, Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Coordinator.
“Our members work diligently every day to strengthen communities throughout Iowa,” said IACC Executive Director Lane Till. “Through this generous additional donation from Fareway, our members will have the ability to help support the small businesses that create the heart of each of their communities.”
In 2020, Fareway has provided nearly $500,000 in support to small businesses in partnership with IACC and local chamber of commerce members. Follow the movement on Facebook with #FarewayShopsLocal and facebook.com/fortmadisonchamberofcommerce and facebook.com/farewayfortmadison177.