Carr Hardware Customers Raise More Than $2,400 for Thanksgiving Angels

PITTSFIELD — Carr Hardware announced that its customers in Lenox and Pittsfield have raised a total of $2,486.99 through the company’s round-up initiative, directly benefiting the local Thanksgiving Angels program. This generosity helped provide Thanksgiving meals for more than 2,500 families in Berkshire County who signed up to receive a traditional holiday dinner through the program.

Throughout the month of October, Carr Hardware hosted a round-up campaign at its Lenox and Pittsfield locations, encouraging customers to round up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar. The funds collected through this initiative were donated to the South Congregational Church’s Thanksgiving Angels program, which has been serving local families for more than a decade. Carr’s generous customers stepped up even more this year, beating last year’s round-up total of $1,856.35.

On Nov. 24, Carr employees were greeted by Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti at the Thanksgiving Angels check presentation. Numerous employees then volunteered handing out meals and supplies to local families. Last year, Thanksgiving Angels had more than 350 volunteers from local businesses and groups assist with the annual distributions.

“A special thank you to our Berkshire County customers, who stepped up again this year and donated even more than in years past,” said Bart Raser, Carr Hardware president. “Your generosity helped us feed our neighbors and build a stronger, more caring community. We donated our time and money to help nourish those in need.”

The Thanksgiving Angels program serves as an essential resource to families throughout the county, providing meals and a sense of connection and community. Carr Hardware extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the round-up campaign, as well as to the volunteers and local organizations that help make the Thanksgiving Angels program a success each year. The company remains committed to supporting community initiatives and looks forward to continuing to contribute to this vital program in the future.