Four Women Business Owners Donate a Percentage of

Burlington, VT -- June 9, 2005 Four women-owned businesses in Chittenden County have come together during the month of June to donate 5% of their combined profits to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf in Burlington.
Creative Thymes Catering, Jill Myers for Mary Kay Cosmetics, the Makeup Artist Guild and Salvanellis Authentic Italian Specialties are all members of the Women Business Owners Network, Chittenden Country Chapter and all ready to donate to the Food Shelf. "As local business owners we support programs such as the food shelf not only with our own contributions, but by reminding others of the need for year-round donations, Teresa Davis of the Makeup Artist Guild commented. It is amazing what can be accomplished if everyone does a little bit."
Wanda Hines, Executive Director of the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, emphasized that the month of June is a quiet donation month, making this donation timely and necessary. "Hunger doesn't take a vacation, explained Wanda. The support of these four women business owners is greatly appreciated and a fine example of local businesses supporting local services."
These four women business owners believe their efforts will serve as an incentive to other business owners to donate to the Food Shelf at this time of the year. Each business offers something unique for this time of year including weddings, graduations, family reunions, special events and Fathers Day.
" Creative Thymes Catering, owned and operated by Gail Benson, specializes in family and corporate celebrations of all kinds, personalized cooking classes, and Culinary Get-Away Weekends. Creative Thymes Catering may be reach at telephone 802-660-9865, or e-mail address [email protected].
" Jill Meyers is an Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Jill can be reached at telephone 802-862-2120 or 1-888-768-2102, via e-mail at [email protected], or at website www.marykay.com/jillmeyers.
" The Makeup Artist Guild, owned and operated by Teresa Davis, is an association of professional makeup artists, estheticians and hair stylists. They provide on-location services for your Vermont wedding or special event. Visit them on-line at www.makeupartistguild.com or call 1-800-728-4167.
" Salvanellis Authentic Italian Specialties, owned by Gloria Salvanelli, is a gourmet Italian food basket business for holidays, special occasions and events, as well as corporate functions. All foods, except for DellAmores Sauce and the Croccante, are authentic Italian foods imported from Italy. Visit Salvanellis on-line at www.salvanellis.com, via e-mail at [email protected], or telephone 802-951-2523.
I like to donate to the Food Shelf as one way to give back to a community that has supported me in my business, said Independent Beauty Consultant Jill Meyers. Its a wonderful community resource, seconded Gail Benson of Creative Thymes.
When you make your purchases during the month of June, why not contact one or more of the businesses listed above. A portion of their June profits will directly benefit the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. If you are a business interested in donating the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, please contact Wanda Hines, Director, at 802-658-7939.