Stein Mart Collects Over $700,000 and Thousands of Toys for U.S. Marine Toys for Tots
December 19 2019 - 2:34PM
Stein Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMRT) announced today that it has donated
more than $700,000 and almost 24,000 new toys to the Marine Toys
for Tots program, collected through an instore, online and
corporate giving event.
To help make it a season of giving for all, Stein Mart customers
and employees were encouraged to make donations during the checkout
process and drop off new toys at their local Stein Mart stores to
support Marine Toys for Tots. During the giving event, which ran
from November 4 to December 15, donations and toys valued at over
$1 million were collected.
“What a fine example of generosity of both our customers and
associates. Because of their kindness, thousands of children will
have a very happy holiday this year,” said Hunt Hawkins, Chief
Executive Officer. “We would like to thank everyone who donated to
this important cause.”
"We are very pleased to welcome Stein Mart as a Five
Star National Corporate Sponsor of the 2019 Marine Toys for Tots
Campaign," said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, vice
president of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. "Their community
service goals certainly align with those the Marine Corps has
promoted for over 72 years through our Toys for Tots
Program." Silvester concluded, "With their generous support,
we will be able to fulfill the Christmas holiday dreams
of thousands of less fortunate children who otherwise
might be forgotten."
The mission of Marine Toys for Tots is to bring the joy of
Christmas to less fortunate children. The principal goal is to
deliver a message of hope that will inspire youngsters to grow into
responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. The objectives include
having a positive impact on the development of children, creating
or restoring self-esteem, and bringing all elements of communities
together in a common cause for three months each year. For more
information, visit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation website at
https://www.toysfortots.org/.
About Stein Mart:Stein Mart, Inc. is a
national specialty off-price omni retailer offering designer and
name-brand fashion apparel for him, for her and now for Kids!, home
décor, accessories and shoes. Stein Mart provides real
value that customers love every day. The company operates 283
stores across 30 states. For more information, please
visit www.SteinMart.com.
For more information:Linda Tasseff, Director of
External Communications and Investor
Relationsltasseff@steinmart.com 904-858-2639
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