Dedham, MA, (August 25, 2010) – The Grainger Foundation, Lake Forest, Illinois, has donated $5,000 to The Dedham Food Pantry in support of its mission to help end hunger within the community in which it serves.

“This donation helps us extend our mission of providing food to the hungry in Dedham,” said Lindsay Barich, Vice President, Dedham Food Pantry. “Our organization serves more than 200 local families. We are grateful to The Grainger Foundation for its generosity.”

This donation was recommended by Paul McManus, Branch Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s Norwood location. Grainger has been a part of the Norwood – Dedham business community for more than 30 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products. “We are proud to recommend the programs offered by The Dedham Food Pantry,” said McManus. “We understand the importance of partnering with organizations such as Dedham Food Pantry to help curb hunger in our area.”

The Grainger Foundation, established in 1949 by William Wallace Grainger, founder of W.W. Grainger, Inc., has provided substantive support to a broad range of organizations including museums and educational, medical, and human services institutions.

For further information about The Dedham Food Pantry contact:

Lynn Rogal, President 781-320-9442, phone, or Lindsay Barich, Vice President, cell# 781-706-0537