SERVING BRIGHT, POREPUNKAH, MT BEAUTY, TAWONGA, TAWONGA SOUTH AND DISTRICTS
Choose Local Giving back to community and value for money NICK and Karen Cook have been operating FoodWorks Supermarkets in the Alpine Shire since 2000 when they purchased Mount Beauty FoodWorks, growing the business and sponsoring a wide range of community organisations. Myrtleford FoodWorks was acquired with their partner Andrew Reid in 2014 as well as stores further afield in the Indigo Shire. The stores now operate under the newly formed Retail Management Group, with outlets in Baranduda, Wodonga, Indigo Shire and southern New South Wales. According to Mr Cook, the larger company means they can compete on value for customers. “Retail Management Group and FoodWorks are all about locallyowned stores run by locals to support locals,” he said. “Having grown the business considerably they have the buying power and support of FoodWorks to be able to match the major chains on price, offering exceptional value when you shop in their stores.” Mr Cook said FoodWorks reinvests directly into their local communities to support local clubs and not-for-profit organisations. “FoodWorks sponsor their local sporting teams and donate
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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COMMUNITY-MINDED: Mount Beauty FoodWorks co-owner Nick Cook (right) with (from left) liquor manager Angelina Perri, store manager Brent Robison, and assistant store manager Kylie Payne enjoy giving back to the community.
constantly back to local groups, organisations and charities,” he said. “By shopping locally in your local FoodWorks you are not just getting great value you are supporting local jobs and the local community.” Mount Beauty FoodWorks also gives back to the local area through their ‘Spirit of the Community’ initiative, where the store donates a percentage of their
profits to community groups based on where customers allocate their points when they shop in store, so the customer decides where the donations go. Mr Cook reminded shoppers they can also go online and find the same great prices for groceries at foodworks.com.au. “Today’s shopper is constantly looking for more convenience in how they buy their groceries,” he said.
“When you shop online with FoodWorks their prices are the same as in store and offer the same great value, and the groceries are picked by locals that live locally so ensure great quality.” “Everyone at FoodWorks would like to thank their loyal customers for shopping locally and look forward to their ongoing support, ensuring we can serve our communities for many years to come.”