Tag: Rite Aid

Rite Aid To Switch To 100% Cage-Free Eggs By Year-End

Stuart Mitchell

Rite Aid, the third-largest pharmacy chain in the United States, has accelerated progress toward its commitment to selling 100% cage-free eggs to year-end 2022. The company had initially pledged to source cage-free eggs across its 2,289 retail locations by 2025. The new commitment expedites the timeline by three years. “We commend Rite Aid for expediting its cage-free timeline to reduce the suffering of egg-laying hens in its supply chains,” says Vicky Bond, President of The Humane League. “We’ve seen a trend among socially responsible companies like Rite-Aid to stop sourcing…

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Rite Aid Launches 26th Annual Miracle Balloon Campaign Benefitting Children’s Hospitals as COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Endure

Stuart Mitchell

As the COVID-19 pandemic creates extraordinary need across the country, Rite Aid customers can support the life-saving work of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during a critical time through Rite Aid’s annual Miracle Balloon fundraising campaign, running July 12 through August 8. Rite Aid customers can add a donation to their in-store transactions, as well as donate online through Rite Aid’s social media channels, demonstrating their long-standing commitment and generosity. All proceeds are received by the local community’s children’s hospital to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, and to provide pediatric…

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Rite Aid Partners with Google Maps to Promote Safe Medication Disposal

Stuart Mitchell

Rite Aid and The Rite Aid Foundation announced today that over 550 medication disposal units across the nation are now searchable on Google Maps, making it even easier for people to safely dispose of unneeded or unwanted medications. “We are constantly looking for additional ways to help combat prescription drug abuse and misuse, which is impacting communities across the country,” said Bryan Everett, chief operating officer of Rite Aid Corporation and president of The Rite Aid Foundation. “Thanks to new technology, and partners like Google, finding a safe, monitored place…

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