For the sixth consecutive year, the SPAR Gran Canaria supermarket chain has renewed its collaboration agreement with the Down Syndrome Association of Las Palmas. Through the agreement, the entities work together to promote the autonomy and integration of the association's users, both through their inclusion in the work teams of the supermarket chain, and through the 'Kitchen Classroom' project. ' Of the entity.
The renewal of the agreement took place at the new headquarters of the association, with the assistance of the president of the Las Palmas Down Syndrome Association, María del Rosario Rodríguez; together with the manager of the entity, Ángel Sosa; who were accompanied by the president of SPAR Gran Canaria, Ángel Medina, and the general director of the chain, Dunia Pérez.
After the signing, the representatives of both entities recalled the good results of one of the main joint projects; the sales campaign for the association's solidarity calendars in SPAR supermarkets on the island. Thus, the proceeds obtained from the sale of the 2.058 solidarity calendars amounted to 10.290 euros, which will be allocated entirely to the development of the Association's activities and projects.
Likewise, the chain renews its collaboration with the association's 'Kitchen Classroom' project, providing a wallet card so that they can obtain fresh products in the chain's supermarkets for this initiative, where the youngest users of the Syndrome Association from Down learn to prepare dishes and recipes, enhancing their personal autonomy and independence.
Firmly aligned with its corporate social responsibility policy, SPAR Gran Canaria plans to maintain its support for the Down Syndrome Association of Las Palmas in the coming years, so that it can continue serving the more than 120 families it assists in the province of Las Palmas. a work that the entity has been carrying out for 36 years.
About SPAR Gran Canaria
SPAR Gran Canaria is the only supermarket chain with 100% Canarian capital present in the 21 municipalities of the Island. In a total of 195 establishments, SPAR Gran Canaria offers fresh 'KM' products. 0' of the highest quality, which make it a leader in the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables.
