MATTHEWS, N.C. – (MAY 9, 2014) – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), one of the fastest-growing discount retail chains in the country, announced today that Candace Corey of Dayton, Ohio, is the Grand Prize winner of the Family Dollar More for Less Recipe Challenge, and Dawn Lopez of Chepachet, Rhode Island, has received an honorable mention. Both women are recognized for creating original food recipes with only a $15 Family Dollar gift card. As the Grand Prize winner, Ms. Corey will receive round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, a shopping trip to Family Dollar with celebrity chef Pat Neely and a chance to cook her winning dish – Shrimp Alfredo – with Neely at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 13. Recipe Challenge Honorable Mention, Ms. Lopez, will also have the opportunity to participate in the in-home cooking experience with Neely to prepare her winning recipe of Swiss Roll Cookies & Cream Cake.
“With the recent addition of 400 new food items in each of our more than 8,100 stores throughout the country, Family Dollar is the ‘go to’ place for great everyday savings,” said Jocelyn Wong, Senior Vice President – Marketing. “The More for Less Recipe Challenge confirms that families across America can make tasty meals and desserts with our everyday low prices. Congratulations to Candace and Dawn for their culinary creativeness!”
“My passion for food, family and fun complements Family Dollar’s More for Less Recipe Challenge,” said Pat Neely, Food Network Celebrity Chef. “Today, more than ever, people need a place where they can shop for quality food at low prices without sacrificing taste. The Recipe Challenge is a wonderful example of how families and friends can prepare easy-to-cook meals on a budget any time of the week.”
“I am thrilled Family Dollar selected my recipe out of all the great Recipe Challenge entries,” said Candace Corey, Recipe Challenge Grand Prize Winner. “I created my Shrimp Alfredo recipe with Family Dollar items to show others what I’ve known for years. Family Dollar has a vast selection of food that is perfect for any family looking for great choices at everyday low prices. The opportunity to cook alongside Pat Neely is very exciting because just like him, I believe that cooking for your family is an expression of love and comfort.”
“What an honor it is to be chosen by Family Dollar for this opportunity,” said Dawn Lopez, Recipe Challenge Honorable Mention. “I knew when considering the ingredients for my Swiss Roll Cookies & Cream Cake, I would be able to find everything I needed at Family Dollar. A delicious $15 dessert has allowed me the chance to cook with celebrity chef, restaurateur and author, Pat Neely, in his home. Talk about great value!”
For more information on the Family Dollar More for Less Recipe Challenge or to view all the recipe entries, visit www.mysav.in/food Find Family Dollar on Facebook at www.facebook.com/familydollar or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/myfamilydollar.
About Family Dollar: For more than 50 years, Family Dollar has provided value and convenience to customers in easy-to-shop neighborhood locations. Family Dollar’s mix of name brands, and quality, private brand merchandise, appeals to shoppers in more than 8,100 stores in rural and urban settings across 46 states. Helping families save on the items they need with everyday low prices creates a strong bond with customers who refer to their neighborhood store as “my Family Dollar.” Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, Family Dollar is a Fortune 300, publicly held company with common stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDO. For more information, please visit www.familydollar.com.
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