Myrtle Beach, SC, April 22, 2022: We are thrilled to announce Food Lion #427 is the first grocery store to support people living with autism and has joined the CAN Card Club at the Supporting level.
As a CAN Card Club Autism Supportive participating business, the establishment is must provide a discount or service to CAN Card Club members and enroll in the online autism awareness training program specific to their industry. Food Lion #427 will offer their Private Mobile Checkout service for CAN Card club holders.
"Towns & cities are at the heart of what we do everyday! We take care of Mrs. Johnson in a very unique way! We are glad to be supportive in this cause and becoming one of the first grocers in the area to recognize Myrtle Beach & Surfside as the first autism friendly destinations in the country and promoting autism awareness in our day to day operations. Our customers and Autism families can count on Food Lion every day,” states Store Manager, Dusty McCracken.
Becky Large, Champion Autism Network Executive Director, says about the participation of Food Lion #427, “we are so grateful for the continued commitment by the business community in supporting people living with autism. It helps us to continue our vision to create a world where all people living with autism CAN live, work, and play without judgment, guilt, or worry.”
About Food Lion:
Conveniently located at 3890 South Kings Hwy in Myrtle Beach, Food Lion is an Easy, Fresh & Affordable Grocery Store.
About Autism:
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – Autism Spectrum Disorders. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, and repetitive behaviors making unfamiliar environments triggers for tantrums and meltdowns. An estimated 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is on the Autism Spectrum and that number is increasing.
About Champion Autism Network:
Champion Autism Network’s mission is to educate and empower communities, businesses, and organizations to create supportive and judgment-free experiences that enhance the quality of life for people living with autism.
To learn more go to www.championautismnetwork.com or Champion Autism Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionAutismNetwork/
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