SYLMAR, Calif. -- Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the nation's largest Hispanic supermarket chains, has announced it is contributing $110,000 to local education organizations to support Latino students seeking a university or college education in markets the company serves.    

"Given our company's immigrant roots, we recognize the importance of family, hard work and education. Consequently, we made a decision to contribute $110,000 toward scholarships for Latino students," said Rick Castillo, marketing director of Vallarta Supermarkets. "Many of our customers came to this country seeking the American Dream of a better life for themselves and their families.  We want to help our customers obtain that dream."

Vallarta Supermarkets will contribute a total of $110,000 to the following organizations:

~ The Hispanic Education Foundation - $10,000

~ Fresno Unified School District – $10,000

~ Oxnard Community College – $10,000

~ Youth Leaders Education Foundation - $10,000

~ Hancock College - $10,000

~ Southwestern Community College –  $10,000

~ Antelope Valley College - $15,000

~ Victor Valley College - $10,000

~ TELACU Education Foundation - $25,000

"We will be using multiple platforms to inform our customers of our scholarship contributions in local markets including: Vallarta Supermarket's website, social media, and employee briefings," Castillo continued. "We hope our customers will take advantage of this wonderful educational opportunity."

SOURCE Vallarta Supermarkets

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