Metro invests $1 million into the Green Apple School
Program
(TORONTO) September 10, 2009 – Today, Metro Inc.
officially launched its Green Apple School Program, an
environmental initiative designed to encourage elementary and
secondary schools to participate in conservation and healthy
living. By investing $1 million into the program, Metro will
provide grants to Ontario schools that can demonstrate how their
proposals will positively impact their school or community.
“This initiative is part of Metro’s ongoing commitment to protect
and respect the environment and we believe this program will engage
students in active environmental stewardship,” said Johanne
Choinière, Senior Vice President, Metro Ontario Inc. “We are
excited to see what creative projects young Ontarians will develop
– because a healthier environment means healthier living for
everyone.”
Metro will award individual grants of $1,000 to schools that meet
the program criteria and demonstrate how they plan to contribute to
a healthier environment. The grant funding will go towards
supporting the implementation of the class or group project.
The program begins on September 10, 2009 and concludes on March 1,
2010. All publicly funded or privately registered elementary or
secondary schools in Ontario are eligible to apply. Early entries
will have the best chance of being chosen, based on a first come,
first served approach.
Students and teachers can visit www.greenapplegrants.ca
for more information.
About Metro Ontario Inc.
Metro is a Canadian company with offices and operations in both
Ontario and Quebec. Metro Ontario Inc. operates its 272 stores
under two conventional banners, Metro and A&P, and under one
discount banner, Food Basics. In 2009, all remaining A&P
banners will be converted to the Metro name. The company employs
over 30,000 people in Ontario. For further information, please
visit metro.ca.
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For more information or interview opportunities, please
contact:
Leslie Powers
Metro Ontario Inc.
416-234-6081
leslie.powers@metro.ca
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