News for Columbia, SC

During the month of July, the Humane Society was chosen as the “Friend of Earth Fare,” which included a series of events and opportunities to educate the public about the Humane Society as well as raise funds. On August 9th, Earth Fare once again teamed up with the Humane Society for the 5% Pet Event, which featured fun, family activities, food, and services for four legged friends. The Humane Society was able to raise over $3,000 with the combination of both Earth Fare charity initiatives. With a portion of the money raised, the Humane Society is launching an innovative program to help pet owners who cannot afford veterinary services for life threatening illnesses or injuries to their pets – The Angel Fund.
The Angel Fund will start with the seed money raised at Earth Fare and develop into a program that donors can specifically support to help save lives of pets whose owners cannot cover their surgery/treatment needs. A memorial page will be set up on the HSPCA website as well, for folks who would like to honor their four legged friends who have passed away while supporting the Angel Fund. The cost of a perpetual memorial on the HSPCA website will be $250 with all proceeds benefitting the Angel Fund. Earth Fare is proud to help start this program and will continue to contribute to the Angel Fund through the Friend of Earth Fare program.

On Saturday, August 9th, Earth Fare hosted a “5% Pet Event” in honor of the Humane Society-Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. During that day, there were several activities going on at Earth Fare, all of which benefited the Humane Society. Infact, their organization kept 100% of all proceeds that were raised from each activity. There was a dog wash, a doggie “bark sale”, hot dogs for $1.00, and a “picture with your pet” station. Lisa Baldwin from Pawsitively Heaven Pet Massages was also at Earth Fare. She performed wonderful pet massages and gave 75% of her proceeds to the Humane Society! In addition to these in-store events, Earth Fare also agreed to donate 5% of total store sales to the Humane Society as well. Earth Fare is pleased to announce that the Humane Society will be receiving a check in the amount of $1,597.25! This amount represents 5% of total store sales that were made on Saturday,August 9th, 2008. Way to go!

PAALS hosted a bake sale at Earth Fare on Saturday, January 12, and raised over $400.00 in sales and donations! Way to go! 100% of all money and donations being raised goes directly to their organization.

Earth Fare has been voted Best of Columbia for our wonderful selection of Healthy Foods!! Stop by for a visit and see why the readers of the State Paper voted us the Best!

Earth Fare Market & Café, 3312B Devine Street, will reintroduce its newly renovated store to the community with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration Thursday, May 10, 2007. Earth Fare is partnering with Palmetto Pride, a non-profit organization committed to the eradication of litter and the promotion of beautification in South Carolina. The goal of the Grand Re-Opening Celebration is to raise money to support Palmetto Pride and its endeavors.

Earth Fare will host a benefit fundraiser that evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The benefit party is open to the public with a suggested donation entrance fee at the front door of $10. In addition, a portion of the store’s sales will go to Palmetto Pride to continue their works in the community. Palmetto Pride will also host a tabling event in the store throughout the day and evening to showcase their many projects throughout the community.

Earth Fare officially starts its Grand Re-Opening on May 10th, 2007 at 12 p.m. with samplings of dozens of delicious products. Customers can try various mouth-watering products, listen to live calypso music, as well as help support Palmetto Pride. 5% of all store sales for the day go directly to the litter-busting organization. Customers will notice Earth Fare's renovations include expanded hot bar offerings, including a made-to-order pizza station. The produce department effectively doubled in size, larger grocery sections (which include more gluten free and vegan product offerings,) an added olive bar and an expanded beer and wine selection in the specialty foods section, among other notable changes.

At 6:59 p.m., Earth Fare and Palmetto Pride will have a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the store. At 7 p.m., the doors open and the party starts! The benefit party that evening will showcase delicious menu items prepared by Earth Fare’s executive chefs, tasty wine and beer selections and lively music by local favorite, Little Cat Z. All donating patrons will receive a free Earth Fare shopping tote!