Second Harvest launches partnership

Special to the Herald

 

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Startup Media have come together to announce the launch of a new nationwide savings program called gogreenback (think a gigantic coupon book on your mobile device) that combines savings for members with promotion of community philanthropy.

 Upon joining, users select a local charitable cause – among them Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Half of the $25 annual membership fee goes directly to the cause of the member’s choice.

 “What a wonderfully innovative way to support worthwhile endeavors,” said Dave Krepcho, president and CEO of Second Harvest. “We’re thrilled that gogreenback chose us as a partner, and we’re looking forward to how this relationship will help us make even more progress in the fight against hunger.”

 Designed and created by the team at Central Florida-based Startup Media, gogreenback is an exciting new program that gives members access to more than 350,000 merchant offers and product discounts. Hundreds of top-brand retail, restaurant, hotel, travel, automotive and service companies are part of the program.

 “We unite members, providers and causes like Second Harvest Food Bank into a nationwide savings program, bringing benefit to everyone,” said Roger Farwell, CEO of Startup Media. “Second Harvest Food Bank is a great organization and a perfect partner for a gogreenback launch. Our members are great people who care deeply about great causes and Second Harvest is just that! It’s all about saving members money, while helping groups that serve our community.”

 You can join gogreenback by visiting Second Harvest at www.FeedHopeNow.org or by visiting www.getgreenback.com.

 About Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

SHFBCF is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to approximately 550 local nonprofit feeding programs throughout Central Florida. Last year, with the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed 43 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes. In addition, Second Harvest’s 14-week culinary program teaches foodservice-based technical, life and employability skills to economically hard-pressed adults. Our community turns to Second Harvest’s partner agencies more than 71,000 times per week. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit www.FeedHopeNow.org.

 About Startup Media, LLC

Headquartered in Central Florida, Startup Media is a marketing & technology company specializing in the creation of fund raising products, affinity and loyalty programs, marketing systems, and business applications. Startup Media designs and develops these unique products by deploying mobile and web technology. Our digital and print media expertise is used to assist clients in creating greater value for their respective ventures. We are socially conscious, goal driven, product realization specialists using our design-create-engage strategy. Check us out at www.startupmedia.com 

 About gogreenback

Startup Media’s latest socially conscious program, gogreenback – is the savings program that rewards members for supporting a great cause. With a nationwide network, members have access to over 350,000 merchant offers and product discounts available on their mobile and web device. Centered on a philosophy of “bringing benefit to everyone” gogreenback unites members, providers and causes into a membership program that promotes helping others and saving money. Join gogreenback with your selected cause and start seeing everyone benefit today. To learn more about gogreenback, visit www.getgreenback.com.