SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA (June 20, 2024) – On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Stater Bros. Charities and Dr Pepper stepped to the plate for a $30,000 donation to the Citrus Little League in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to help them recover from the burglary and vandalization of their snack bar. In a show of support for the community and the league, representatives from Stater Bros. Charities and the local Stater Bros. store joined the local community at Red Hill Community Park for a check presentation at the league’s closing ceremonies that afternoon.
The Citrus Little League snack bar at Red Hill Community Park was severely damaged when it was set afire during a burglary. In addition to generating funds that allowed the league to hold events for children and maintain the quality of the baseball fields, the snack bar also served as a storage area for equipment, merchandise, and many irreplaceable items that were lost. The league estimated it will cost between $70,000 and $100,000 to repair.
As part of its children’s well-being initiative, Stater Bros. Charities asked Dr Pepper if they would team up to help Citrus Little League get their snack bar back on its feet and they were very happy to contribute.
“The well-being of children is near and dear to Stater Bros. Charities’ heart, and Little League helps kids learn about teamwork and sportsmanship while they develop friendships and have fun,” said Nancy Negrette, Chairman and President of Stater Bros. Charities. “We are so happy to have Dr Pepper partner with us to help rebuild something so important to the community’s kids and families.”
Individuals who would like to help Citrus Little League restore its snack bar should visit their GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-citrus-little-leagues-recovery-from-snack-bar-fire.
About Stater Bros. Charities
Stater Bros. Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports critical needs in the communities where Stater Bros. teammates live and work. Since 2008, Stater Bros. Charities has invested over $40 million in countless local organizations and causes that benefit hunger relief, children’s well-being, education, health, veterans and active service members, and pet well-being. Funds are raised throughout the year from generous customers, supplier friends, and caring members of the Stater Bros. Markets Team.
STATER BROS. CHARITIES…CARING FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE!
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