CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) proudly unveiled a special
collection of eight seasonal gifts to benefit Smile
Farms®, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating
meaningful jobs in agricultural settings for individuals with
developmental disabilities. Now until December 24, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. will donate
20 percent* of the Net Proceeds from purchases made from this
collection to Smile Farms, the company's signature philanthropic
partner. This marks the second year the company has curated a
selection of gifts from across its family of brands to raise funds
and awareness for Smile Farms.
"It's estimated that 80% of adults in the United States with a developmental
disability are unemployed, making the work of Smile Farms more
important than ever," said Chris
McCann, Chief Executive Officer, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
"Through this special holiday gift collection, we invite our
customers to help us support Smile Farms in expanding on its
mission to generate job opportunities for people who are
differently-abled and provide them with a way to contribute
impactfully to their local communities."
Smile Farms strives to create work opportunities for individuals
with developmental disabilities. Through their employment at Smile
Farms, adults and young adults can master new skills, experience
teamwork, give back to their communities and take home a paycheck.
Smile Farms supports this underserved population through its eight
locations throughout the U.S. – and counting.
"We're so appreciative of all the support 1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
Inc. and its talented team provide to Smile Farms year-round –
through volunteering their time and resources, and being proud
brand ambassadors who stand behind our mission," said Jennifer Low, Vice President, Smile Farms Inc.
"This holiday initiative is a wonderful example of all they do for
us. Donations are essential to growing Smile Farms, and the funds
raised from this special collection will go a long way in helping
us create more jobs for individuals with differing abilities."
Items featured in the 2019 holiday gift collection to benefit
Smile Farms are:
- 1-800-Flowers.com® Very Merry
Christmas ($49.99): This hand-gathered arrangement of red
and white roses, carnations, mini carnations and spider mums
delivers joyful cheer for the most wonderful time of the year.
- Harry & David® Snack
Basket ($39.99): This Snack Basket comes brimming with the
most popular snack mixes, caramel Moose Munch Premium Popcorn,
gourmet dried fruits and tasty mixed nuts to share and enjoy.
Everything arrives in a reusable basket finished with a beautiful
blue bow.
- Simply Chocolate® Divine Distinction
Tower ($89.99): This tempting tower will amaze and delight
any chocolate lover. The distinctive black and gold boxes hold
cravings like almond bark, dessert truffles, butter almond toffee
squares, dark chocolate caramel pretzel clusters, Tuxedo Decadence
nut mix and chocolate-covered grahams.
- 1-800-Baskets.com® Premier Favorites Sweets &
Treats Gift Basket ($69.99): This stylish basket is
brimming with favorites like Totally Caramel Popcorn, Frosted
Buttercream and Snickerdoodle Cookies, Dark Chocolate Truffles,
Kettle Corn Clusters and much more.
- Cheryl's Cookies® Merry Christmas Gift
Tin ($46.99): This tasty assortment of
individually-wrapped Buttercream Frosted Cut-out Cookies is
delivered in a cheerful Merry Christmas gift tin.
- Wolferman's BakerySM English Muffin Sampler
Basket ($29.99): This gourmet gift, presented in a
chipwood basket, features the Wolferman's Bakery famous Super-Thick
English muffins, a dark chocolate chunk scone, tangy fruit
preserves, robust premium roast coffee and a signature
spreader.
- The Popcorn Factory® A Magical Holiday
Tin (3.5 Gallons) ($48.99):
This popcorn tin, featuring a whimsical, snow-filled holiday scene,
is filled with 56 cups of delicious Butter, Cheese, Caramel and
White Cheddar Popcorn.
- Moose Munch® Premium Popcorn Classic
Tin ($44.99): Moose Munch Premium Popcorn is crafted in
the Pacific Northwest using only the finest ingredients. Recipients
can indulge in several delicious flavors, including Classic
Caramel, S'mores, Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate.
While helping give back to Smile Farms, customers can also save
by becoming members of the Celebrations
Passport® loyalty program, which offers
free standard shipping and no service charge for one full year on
purchases made across the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of
brands.
*Net Proceeds is defined as the gross sales price of the
eligible product purchased excluding any and all taxes, service
charges, shipping and handling charges and less any discounts, gift
certificates, promotional offers, credits, rebates, chargebacks,
refunds and credit card processing fees. Products in the Smile
Farms® collection are not eligible for discounts or
combinable with offers. Void where prohibited.
About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers
express, connect and celebrate. The Company's Celebrations
Ecosystem features our all-star family of brands, including:
1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl's Cookies®, Harry
& David®, Shari's Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®,
The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman's Bakery℠, Personalization
Universe®, Simply Chocolate®, and Goodsey®. We also offer
top-quality steaks and chops from Stock Yards®. Through the
Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with
free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio
of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships
with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an
international floral wire service providing a broad-range of
products and services designed to help professional florists grow
their businesses profitably; Napco SM, a resource for
floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a
manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
Inc. was recognized as the 2019 Mid-Market Company of the Year by
CEO Connection. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the
NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more
information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on
Twitter.
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