Walter Stewart’s Rings in the Holidays with “Peter’s Stocking” and “Donation Days”

Congratulations to Peter’s Stocking winner James Smeed, age 7, pictured with his dad James, and Bennett and Doug of WSM

Congratulations to the 43rd winner of the toys in Peter’s Stocking, seven-year-old James Smeed!
The memory of Peter Lewis lives on with his favorite holiday tradition – Peter’s Stocking. Walter Stewart’s also donated toys purchased from New Canaan Toy Store to the Toys for Tots drive. 
Our T-Bill shoppers were also invited to donate their balances to their favorite local non-profits during our annual holiday donations days drive. Together we raised $2430.81 for participating local organizations, including ABC House, NC Food Pantry, and Strays and Others. Customers who would like to participate in the T-Bill Donation Days program may obtain a courtesy card from the store’s customer service staff or sign up online.

Walter Stewart’s Rings in the Holidays with “Peter’s Stocking” and “Donation Days”

Beatrice Snyder, the happy winner of Peter’s Stocking, with CJ and Bennett of Walter Stewart’s.

Congratulations to Beatrice Snyder, age 5, a kindergartener at West School, winner of the toys in Peter’s Stocking, a cherished holiday tradition at Walter Stewart’s for 42 seasons! Walter Stewart’s also donated toys purchased at New Canaan Toy Store to Karl Chevrolet’s Toys for Tots drive.
The memory of Peter Lewis lives on with his favorite holiday tradition – Peter’s Stocking. For the 42nd holiday season, Walter Stewart’s invited our youngest shoppers to enter for a chance to win the toys in the giant red Christmas stocking hanging in our store. A tradition started by the late Peter Lewis. “Just seeing the happy faces of the kids makes me smile,” Peter said back in 2006 in response to this annual event. The toys were purchased from the New Canaan Toy Store with a few “Peter approved” traditional toys and classic games.
Walter Stewart’s is recently completed its annual Holiday T-Bill Donation Days drive to benefit local charities.  T-Bill customers were invited to donate T-Bill balances to the participating local non-profit organization of their choice. Thanks to the support of our customers, we are donating $2005 to designated local organizations!

A list of the participating non-profits was posted at each customer check-out. Shoppers who would like to participate in the T-Bill Donation Days program may obtain a courtesy card from the store’s customer service staff or sign up online.

Walter Stewart’s Rings in the Holidays with “Peter’s Stocking” and “Donation Days”

Congratulations to 5 year old Everest Kutney, winner of Peter’s Stocking, a tradition at Walter Stewart’s for 41 holiday seasons! In addition to the toys in Peter’s Stocking we have also donated to Toys for Tots. The memory of Peter Lewis lives on with his favorite holiday tradition – Peter’s Stocking. For the 41st holiday season, Walter Stewart’s invited our youngest shoppers to enter for a chance to win the toys in the giant red Christmas stocking hanging in our store. A tradition started by the late Peter Lewis. “Just seeing the happy faces of the kids makes me smile,” Peter said back in 2006 in response to this annual event. The toys were purchased from the New Canaan Toy Store with a few “Peter approved” traditional toys and classic games.
Walter Stewart’s is recently completed its annual Holiday T-Bill Donation Days drive to benefit local charities, from December 12th through December 18th.  T-Bill customers were invited to donate T-Bill balances to the participating local non-profit organization of their choice. Thanks to the support of our customers, we are donating $1,156.29 to designated local organizations!

A list of the participating non-profits was posted at each customer check-out. Shoppers who would like to participate in the T-Bill Donation Days program may obtain a courtesy card from the store’s customer service staff or sign up online.

Walter Stewart’s Rings in the Holidays with “Peter’s Stocking” and “Donation Days”

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The memory of Peter Lewis lives on with his favorite holiday tradition – Peter’s Stocking. For the 41st holiday season, Walter Stewart’s invites our youngest shoppers to enter for a chance to win the toys in the giant red Christmas stocking hanging in our store. A tradition started by the late Peter Lewis. “Just seeing the happy faces of the kids makes me smile,” Peter said back in 2006 in response to this annual event. The toys were purchased from the New Canaan Toy Store with a few “Peter approved” traditional music toys and classic games. Walter Stewart’s will also donate toys purchased from New Canaan Toy Store to the Toys for Tots drive. There is a Toys for Tots collection box next to our customer service desk. Entries are available at every checkout. The winner will be announced December 20th.
Walter Stewart’s is now holding its annual Holiday T-Bill Donation Days drive to benefit local charities, from December 12th through December 18th.  T-Bill customers are invited to donate our T-Bill balances to the participating local non-profit organization of your choice.
A list of the participating non-profits will be posted at each customer check-out. Shoppers who would like to participate in the T-Bill Donation Days program may obtain a courtesy card from the store’s customer service staff or sign up online.

Winner of “Peter’s Stocking” Drawing Announced


Congratulations to Natalie Hamilton the happy winner of our 41st annual Peter’s Stocking drawing. Walter Stewart’s also donated toys purchased from the New Canaan Toy Store to the local Toys for Tots drive.
The memory of Peter Lewis lives on with his favorite holiday tradition – Peter’s Stocking. For the 41stholiday season, Walter Stewart’s invites our youngest shoppers to enter for a chance to win the toys in the giant red Christmas stocking hanging in our store. A tradition started by the late Peter Lewis. “Just seeing the happy faces of the kids makes me smile,” Peter said back in 2006 in response to this annual event. The toys were purchased from the New Canaan Toy Store with a few “Peter approved” traditional music toys and classic games. Walter Stewart’s will also donate toys purchased from New Canaan Toy Store to the Toys for Tots drive.
Walter Stewart’s completed it’s annual Holiday T-Bill Donation Days drive to benefit local charities and together we raised $1531.60 for participating local organizations!
Shoppers who would like to participate in the T-Bill Donation Days program may obtain a courtesy card from the store’s customer service staff or sign up online.

Walter Stewart’s Rings in the Holidays with “Peter’s Stocking” and “Donation Days”

Peter’s Stocking winner Lyla Ives with Ann Cheney, store manager, and CJ Heron, Customer Service Manager.

The memory of Peter Lewis lives on with his favorite holiday tradition – Peter’s Stocking. For the 40th holiday season, Walter Stewart’s invited our youngest shoppers to enter for a chance to win the toys in the giant red Christmas stocking hanging in our store. A tradition started in 1978 by the late Peter Lewis. “Just seeing the happy faces of the kids makes me smile,” Peter said back in 2006 in response to this annual event. The toys were purchased from the New Canaan Toy Store with a few “Peter approved” traditional music toys and classic games.
Six-year-old Lyla Ives was the happy winner of the 40th annual Peter’s Stocking drawing! Walter Stewart’s also donated toys to Karl’s Chevrolet’s Toys for Tots drive. The memory of the late Peter Lewis lives on with this favorite holiday tradition, which he started in 1978.
Walter Stewart’s also completed its annual Holiday T-Bill Donation Days drive to benefit local charities.  Together with our T-Bill shoppers we raised $5245 for participating local organizations. 26 local non-profits will receive checks!
Walter Stewart’s Market, New Canaan’s oldest retail establishment, is located on 229 Elm Street and has been in business since 1907. For more information please call Walter Stewart’s Market at 203.966-4848 or visit our website at www.StewartsMarket.com.

Stocking the New Canaan Food Pantry!

From left Humberto Melendez and Ann Cheney of Walter Stewart’s, Carol MacDonald, Health and Human Services and the New Canaan Food Pantry Coordinator, Alex Stewart and Enrique Idrogo of Walter Stewart’s.

The tallies are in and the New Canaan Food Pantry is freshly stocked. According to sponsors, participants in the recent Taste of the Town “Food Raiser” donated over $5,600 worth of groceries to the New Canaan Food Pantry. The combined efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, Walter Stewart’s shoppers and event strollers provided 189 bags of food items which were delivered this week.
The Food Pantry is located at St. Mark’s Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge and is open daily.  Walter Stewart’s Market also accepts donations at the Food Pantry stand near the check-out area.  Financial contributions may be sent to New Canaan Food Pantry, 77 Main St.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tucker Murphy said “The Taste of the Town has become one of our favorite events of the year.  We are so grateful  to all the business partners who allow us to collectively restock the shelves, helping those who need it.”

Walter Stewart’s Holiday Traditions: Peter’s Stocking and Donation Days

Brendan, Kieran, and Conor Joyce with Ann and CJ

Congratulations to Brendan Joyce and his brothers Conor and Kieran, the winners of the toys in Peter’s Stocking! Walter Stewart’s also donated additional toys to Toys for Totes.
The memory of Peter Lewis lives on with his favorite holiday tradition – Peter’s Stocking. For the 40th holiday season, Walter Stewart’s invited our youngest shoppers to enter for a chance to win the toys in the giant red Christmas stocking hanging in our store. A tradition started in 1978 by the late Peter Lewis. “Just seeing the happy faces of the kids makes me smile,” Peter said back in 2006 in response to this annual event. The toys were purchased from the New Canaan Toy Store with a few “Peter approved” traditional music toys and classic games.
Walter Stewart’s just completed its annual Holiday T-Bill Donation Days drive to benefit local charities. Together we raised $1608.25 for local charities!
During their Donation Days drives, T-Bill customers are invited to donate their T-Bill balances to the participating local non-profit organization of your choice. Walter Stewart’s donated $2062.14 to our shoppers’ designated local organizations during last year’s Holiday Donation Days drive, as well as more than $4,200 in charitable contributions during the market’s 109th anniversary Donation Days drive. Of that amount, $1,305 benefits the Americares Hurricane Matthew Haiti Relief Effort, in honor of Stewarts’ team members Pierre, Jean and Abcher. Walter Stewart’s donated over 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to Person-to-Person, which distributed the meals to local families in need.
Shoppers who would like to participate in the T-Bill Donation Days program may obtain a courtesy card from the store’s customer service staff or sign up online.
Walter Stewart’s Market, New Canaan’s oldest retail establishment, is located on 229 Elm Street and has been in business since 1907. For more information please call Walter Stewart’s Market at 203.966-4848 or visit our website at www.StewartsMarket.com.

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From left Carlos Melendez, Enrique Idrogo, Jony Gaviria, and Alex Stewart of Walter Stewart’s Market with Carol MacDonald, Health and Human Services, Tucker Murphy, Executive Director of the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, and Carol Harvey, coordinator of the New Canaan Food Pantry.

The tallies are in and the New Canaan Food Pantry is freshly stocked. According to sponsors, a retail equivalent of $5,000 worth of groceries was raised at the recent Taste of the Town event. The combined efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, Walter Stewart’s shoppers and event strollers provided 155 bags of food items which were delivered last week.
Food Pantry Coordinator Carol Harvey said she was thrilled by the arrival of the much-needed food. Shelves are always being replenished, she added, noting that the following items would be especially welcome: juice boxes, canned soups, taco seasoning kits and boxed mashed potatoes. Food must be non-perishable and checked for expiration dates.
The Food Pantry is located at St. Mark’s Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge and is open daily.  Walter Stewart’s Market also accepts donations at the Food Pantry stand near the check-out area.  Financial contributions may be sent to New Canaan Food Pantry, 77 Main St.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tucker Murphy said “The Taste of the Town has become one of our favorite events of the year.  We are so grateful  to all the business partners who allow us to collectively restock the shelves, helping those who need it.” She also thanked retailers Togs, Vineyard Vines and Sara Campbell for donating a portion of sales from special promotions that evening.

Walter Stewart’s Supports NCHS Scholarship Foundation

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From left to right Alex Stewart, Walter Stewart’s; Liam Mennitt, Ryan Mennitt, Jenny Loomis, Callie Busch, Courtney Coutts, Maggie Defrancesco, NCHS Students; Doug Stewart, Walter Stewart’s.

Results: Thanks to your support and patronage Walter Stewart’s will donate $2446.96 to the NCHS Scholarship Foundation.
Walter Stewart’s Market is conducting its annual Donation Days T-Bill week to benefit the New Canaan High School Scholarship Foundation from Sunday, April 3 through Saturday, April 9.
Throughout the week, Walter Stewart’s customers are invited to donate T-Bill balances they earn shopping at the store. Walter Stewart’s will match the balances designated by shoppers with a monetary donation to the Scholarship Foundation. Walter Stewart’s has been partnering with the NCHS Scholarship Foundation for 16 years. The NCHS Scholarship Foundation is a long-standing community effort to provide need-based financial aid for NCHS graduates pursuing higher education.
 
The Donation Days T-Bill week is beginning on Scholarship Sunday, April 3. On Scholarship Sunday, NCHS students wearing Scholarship Drive T-shirts will go door-to-door in New Canaan to collect donations for the Foundation that will benefit their fellow students.
Donations may be handed to the students on April 3, made online at www.nchsscholarship.org, or sent by mail to the NCHS Scholarship Foundation, New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840. Checks should be made out to the “NCHS Scholarship Foundation.”
 
Walter Stewart’s Market, New Canaan’s oldest retail establishment, is located on 229 Elm Street and has been in business since 1907. For more information please call Walter Stewart’s Market at 203.966-4848 or visit our website at www.StewartsMarket.com.