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This spring, Heritage’s sponsored the Annual Walk-a-Thon in support of Gloucester County Christian School. This year’s “Fun Run” themed event included an obstacle course with participants being dounced in colorful powder as they ran through different stations. In addition to raising much needed funds through pledges and sponsorships, the perfect weather made for perfect fun for all!  

During the first week of May, which happens to be National Small Business Week, Heritage’s unveiled a new locally-sourced product in its stores. Granny’s Kettle Korn, a line of gourmet popcorn products that come in a variety of flavors, is family-owned and operated right here in South Jersey. “As a  second generation family business, my husband and I are very excited to be part of the Heritage’s vendor family. We find that our values align and we’re thrilled to have our products in their stores,” shared Karen Mesler. She noted the company started in 2003 as part of her parent’s retirement plan, and has now grown to offer store placements, online sales, fundraisers, and corporate gifts. Learn more about Granny’s Kettle Korn at www.grannyskorn.com. 

One behalf of Ranch Hope, Heritage’s thanks our employees and customers for their support of the spring Round-Up! Because of your generosity, we raised $20,000 for Ranch Hope, an organization that serves children with the expectation that every youth can succeed. The funds, raised by your contributions and further rounded-up by Heritage’s, will be used to support the organization’s Hope for Independent Living and Life (HILLS) program. This independent living and work program teaches skills to boys who have aged out of the program, who work in the community and live in four cottages at the ranch. The program supports their transition and assists them as they adjust to independent living. Ranch Hope will use the funds donated to update the cottages, which needed some renovations from years of wear. CEO Skeeter Heritage, Jr., is pictured presenting the check to Ranch Hope’s leaders.

Congratulations to DJ Warwick, the newest District Supervisor in our Operations Department. DJ interviewed for and was selected to serve as a Store Manager in 2016.  He managed Store #24 in Sewell, NJ, for seven months before he was moved to Store #12 in Clayton, NJ, where he spent almost six years. During his time in Clayton, DJ grew as a manager and built a strong team around him. His belief in the importance of continual training and development of his team, as well as his commitment to being a team player throughout the company, made him a successful manager. Heritage’s is proud to promote DJ to District Supervisor and we look forward to his continued growth in this new role, knowing he will use his knowledge and experience to help his Store Managers grow and be successful.

Our Magician for the month of May is Anthony Rodriguez! Anthony will be with us for one-year next month and we are blessed to have him on our team. Anthony is always helpful, friendly, a hard worker and excited to learn new tasks.

Congratulations, Anthony!

Gretchen Matlock takes time to help with running the store and she is very patient and understanding. She helps boost the confidence of those around her and is always there to help when needed. Those who are lucky to work with her can always count on her support.

Congrats, Gretchen! We’re so grateful to have you on our team. Thanks for all you do

Heritage’s proudly sponsored the South Jersey Dream Center’s “Pickleball Against Poverty” Tournament, held at Total Turf in Pitman, NJ, on March 25. The South Jersey Dream Center exists to offer people options to change their status quo, to discover their God given purpose and value, and to develop skills to reach their full potential. Pictured left to right: Heritage’s CEO Skeeter Heritage, Pastor Joe and Natalie Fortunato of the South Jersey Dream Center, Heritage’s Human Resources Director Maria Schaffner, and Heritage’s Construction & Service Dept. Director Fred Schaffner.

Adam Mundorf has worked for us (on and off) for many years. He has been a huge asset to us in the last couple of months. In his position he travels from store to store helping the manager run the store. His dedication, energy and willingness to help has many managers grateful that he works for us.

Rose Stark has worked for us for 3 years. She manages our store on Mantua Grove in West Deptford. Rose is a wonderful manager with great guest service and leadership skills. She is constantly developing her employees so that they can move up in the company. Her positive, can-do attitude is contagious, and she brings out the best in her employees.

Congratulations, Rose! We appreciate all that you do.

Jamal Jones is a CDL driver and works with our back up drivers, training them on the Dairy Store runs. He is a hard worker and always very helpful and kind to his coworkers. When Jamal finishes his runs, he helps pick and checks milk for the milk room workers.

He has a winning smile and pleasant personality, always making people laugh. Jamal is a true blessing to work with.

Congrats, Jamal! Thanks for all you do.