For the Reporter

On Thanksgiving Day, Jacksons Food Stores and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) launch the Give the Gift of Peace campaign, a holiday season effort that runs through Dec. 25 to raise funds for the prevention of domestic violence.

The campaign – now in its 12th year – helps spread community awareness and spur legislative efforts to ensure funding priorities for domestic violence victims.

Contributions can be made in increments of $1, $5 or $10 at any Jacksons Food Stores location. At the end of the campaign, John Jackson, the stores’ chief executive officer, will match all customer contributions dollar for dollar up to $75,000, with all the proceeds going to the WSCADV.

The Washington campaign began in 2009, and customers have contributed by purchasing paper doves at Jacksons Food Stores. During the 2014 campaign, Washington Jacksons Food Stores customers contributed more than $14,500, resulting in more than $29,000 in donations, including Jacksons’ dollar for dollar match. Washington donations have resulted in over $200,000 over these six years.

Jacksons Food Stores in Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, and Nevada will also participate in the campaign, and proceeds will go toward coalitions against domestic violence in the respective states.

“We are so appreciative of the generosity and commitment of John Jackson, the Jacksons Food Store family, and their loyal customers,” said Nan Stoops, executive director of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “The Give the Gift of Peace campaign is a model of how communities can come together and truly make a difference. In addition to the funds it raises, the campaign makes an invaluable contribution to the community by increasing awareness and sharing domestic violence information and resources.”

To learn more, please visit wscadv.org and www.jacksons.com.