(Montreal, December 10, 2009) – For the ninth year in a row, Metro is proud to participate in "La Grande Guignolée des médias" (Holiday Food Drive) by donating over $60,000 to Moisson Quebec, worth of basic food items such as flour, rice, pasta, cereals as well as some tasty treats for the young and young-at-heart.

"Food is our passion, and we are pleased to support those who are truly in need. It is also important to note that Metro donates money and food items to food banks all year round," explained Alain Dufresne, Director, Grocery Distribution, Eastern Quebec.

Metro Inc.
With annual sales of over $11 billion and over 65,000 employees, Metro Inc. is a leader in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Québec and Ontario, where it operates a network of close to 600 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, GP, Super C and Food Basics, as well as over 250 drugstores under the Brunet, Brunet Plus, Clini Plus, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners.


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Source: Metro Inc.
For information: Josée Lessard
514 643-1000, ext. 2579
jlessard@metro.ca

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