Folgers® Coffee Celebrates The "Can Do" Spirit Across America In New Online Funding Initiative

Jan. 30, 2019
Folgers® "Can Do" promotion provides consumers the chance to win $1,000 to fund a project supporting their family or community

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Folgers® was built on a "can do" spirit and it is committed to celebrating those who share a passion for perseverance. That's why Folgers has launched the "Can Do Promotion," where it will provide funding to ten projects – from initiatives supporting family to the larger community – and honor those who are dedicated to making good things happen to those who deserve it.  

From now until March 24, 2019, all consumers are invited to submit their project for a chance to receive $1,000 in funding for their specific cause. Folgers will randomly select a different project each week to receive the funding award.

"The can do spirit is all about an attitude of determination and commitment," said Ann Weinberger, director of marketing at Folgers. "We are excited to help support individuals who are hard at work every day on projects that improve their families and communities. We know that when Americans embrace this spirit, any goal can be achieved, however big or small it appears in the beginning."

To submit your project, and see official rules for complete details, visit folgerscoffee.com/can-do-nation.

About The J.M. Smucker Company

For more than 120 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has brought families together to share memorable meals and moments. Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers through trusted food and beverage brands that bring joy throughout their lives, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer with a balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands. In consumer foods and beverages, its brands include Smucker's®, Folgers®, Jif®, Dunkin' Donuts®, Crisco®, Café Bustelo®, R.W. Knudsen Family®, Sahale Snacks®, Smucker's® Uncrustables®, Robin Hood®, and Bick's®. In pet food and pet snacks, its brands include Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Meow Mix®, Milk-Bone®, Kibbles 'n Bits®, Natural Balance®, and Nature's Recipe®. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. For more information about our Company, visit jmsmucker.com.

The J.M. Smucker Company is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for the following, which are used under license: Dunkin' Donuts® is a registered trademark of DD IP Holder LLC, and Rachael Ray® is a registered trademark of Ray Marks Co. LLC.

Dunkin' Donuts® brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Company for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, and drug stores. This information does not pertain to Dunkin' Donuts® coffee or other products for sale in Dunkin' Donuts® restaurants.

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