Runnings to donate green buckets to 4-H

“Your Home, Farm and Outdoor Store” announced today that the company will donate over 13,300 5-gallon buckets to 4-H chapters in seven states. The buckets, dyed in signature 4-H green, will be given to youth who are involved in their local county fair.

“Growth and development of young people is vital to our future,” said Dennis Reed, Runnings Chief Executive Officer and Owner. “These buckets being donated are just one of the many ways we try and support youth-oriented organizations each year.”

Originally started in 2015, Runnings 4-H themed buckets have consistently grown in popularity as more coordinators become aware of the program. Runnings Store Managers work with local chapters to distribute the buckets to kids in each region prior to the start of the local fair season.

4-H actively involves more than 6 million youth across the United States.

About Runnings: Founded in 1947, Runnings is a privately held general merchandise retailer owned by the Dennis and Adele Reed Family. The company currently has 44 stores and employs more than 2,200 workers across seven states. Runnings will open three more New York based stores this year in Lockport, Plattsburgh and Jamestown. The company also operates stores in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Connecticut and New Hampshire. The company sells an extensive selection of sporting goods, clothing, footwear, pet supplies, housewares, tools, farm supplies, lawn and garden supplies, toys, and outdoor equipment. For more information visit us at http://www.runnings.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.