Shaw's and Star Market to Donate $100K to The One Fund Boston

Shaw's and Star Market announced this week it will donate $100,000 to The One Fund Boston, the foundation collecting money to support victims of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings. 

In a press release issued this week, the supermarket chain also announced it is launching an in-store fundraising campaign where customers can donate to The One Fund Boston. Shoppers will be able to contribute any amount to the fund during checkout and all proceeds will go directly to The One Fund.

In addition, Shaw's and Star Market said it will match all shopper donations up to an additional $100,000, the press release said.

“As an organization that has been part of the New England and Boston communities for over 150 years, we understand how this tragedy has affected so many of our associates and customers,” Shaw's and Star Market President Shane Sampson said in a statement. “We not only wanted to support the survivors and families of this terrible tragedy, but also wanted to provide customers a way to contribute as well. Taking care of the communities we operate in is important to Shaw’s and Star Market, and we are proud to be able to join with our customers to support The One Fund Boston.”

While there's isn't a Shaw's in Natick, the closes locations are in Ashland (301 Pond St.) and Medfield (230 Main St.).

The Shaw's and Star Market One Fund Boston fundraiser launched on April 22 and will run through May 5, the press release said.