Weis Markets Announces $170,000 Donation to Paralyzed Veterans of America to Support America’s Heroes, Celebrates 10 Years of Partnership

Donation generated through four-week in-store fundraising campaign in October

Sunbury, PA (Nov. 13, 2025) - Weis Markets today announced it has donated $170,000 to Paralyzed Veterans of America - the nation's only nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS. Representatives from Weis Markets presented the check to PVA on November 13 at the company's Nottingham, MD, store.

This contribution was generated through a comprehensive four-week customer fundraising initiative during October, combined with a corporate donation. These funds will advance PVA's vital mission to help our nation's most severely injured and ill heroes receive the specialized healthcare, meaningful employment opportunities, and earned benefits they deserve.

"We're honored to support PVA, an organization that provides essential resources to those who have sacrificed for our nation," said Maria Rizzo, Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for Weis Markets. "Having employed thousands of veterans throughout our history, this partnership embodies our enduring commitment to those who have served. PVA creates meaningful change for veterans and their families, and we're proud to advance this vital mission together."

"Our nation's paralyzed and disabled veterans are at the heart of everything we do," said Carl Blake, Chief Executive Officer of Paralyzed Veterans of America. "Support from partners like Weis Markets makes it possible for us to continue providing the services, research, and advocacy our members rely on as they navigate their new lives. We're deeply grateful to have them stand beside us in this mission year after year."

PVA's partnership with Weis Markets dates back to 2016 and has amassed more than $3 million in donations. It also includes involvement in vital PVA programming, like its Honor the Spot public service announcement, which was filmed in the parking lot of their Brunswick, Maryland store and raises awareness about the importance of accessible parking spaces. This PSA is still in rotation today.

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About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. The organization ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.

As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.

About Weis Markets

Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 200 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.

Media contact:

For PVA: Kristina Packard
[email protected]
(703) 282-8121

For Weis Markets, Inc.: Dennis Curtin (570) 847-3636 [email protected] Twitter: @WMKSpokesman