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Dollar General Donates $125,000 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation; Dollar General Stores also will be Collecting Toys for Distribution to Local Families and Children in Need
December 02, 2005
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) will be making holiday dreams come true for children and families in need as a national corporate sponsor of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Dollar General donated $125,000 to the foundation and will be collecting toys in most of its stores.
Dollar General stores in 31 states will be accepting toy donations until December 18 for Toys for Tots or a similar community-based non-profit organization. Customers can drop off gifts at their nearest Dollar General store, and the toys will then be distributed to local families in need.
"Dollar General believes that every child deserves a happy holiday and that is why we support the Toys for Tots Foundation. For those communities not served by this foundation, Dollar General will be collecting toys to donate to local charitable organizations, ensuring that each community receives assistance," said David Perdue, chief executive officer, Dollar General. "Our participation in Toys for Tots and similar programs supports our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of under-served communities."
About Dollar General Corporation
Dollar General is a Fortune 500® discount retailer with 7,872 neighborhood stores as of November 25, 2005. Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at everyday low prices. The Company store support center is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Dollar General's Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com.
CONTACT: Dollar General Corporation, Goodlettsville
Tawn Earnest, 615-855-5209
or
Emily Snyder, 615-855-5210
SOURCE: Dollar General Corporation