Project 7® Helps Feed the Hungry & Save the Earth Through National Launch Of Gum and Mints
Packaged Goods Brand is Giving Back to Support Areas of Need through Consumer Purchases
COSTA MESA, Calif. (September 13, 2011)—Project 7®, a company that makes everyday products for good, today announced the launch of its Save the Earth™ Fresh Mint Gum and Feed the Hungry™ Peppermint Mints in nearly 1,500 Walmart® Supercenters nationwide. Project 7 is committed to ‘changing the score’ by educating people that by simply purchasing everyday products they are participating in positive and meaningful change.
The nationwide launch will enable Project 7 to dramatically increase its support of two of its key areas of need. For every tray of Feed the Hungry Peppermint Mints purchased, seven meals are delivered in U.S. communities to a person or family in need. Further, each tube of Save the Earth Fresh Mint Gum sold plants one fruit tree back into the earth.
“By buying everyday products like Project 7 gum and mints, people know the exact and instant impact they are making,” said Tyler Merrick, founder and CEO of Project 7. “Through our new national distribution channels alone, we anticipate providing more than one million meals and one million fruit trees just from the sales of Project 7 gum and mints.”
Beginning this month, the company’s Feed the Hungry Peppermint Mints (MSRP $1.28 per 50-ct. tube) and Save the Earth Fresh Mint Gum (MSRP $2.88 per 55-ct. tube) will be available in nearly 1,500 Walmart Supercenters across the U.S., in addition to already more than 3,000 retail stores nationwide and Project 7’s online store.
In conjunction with this national launch, Project 7 is encouraging people to ‘Join the MoveMINT’ and spread the word about making positive change through purchasing these products, volunteering within their communities and helping educate their friends and family on ways to better the lives of others through giving back.
About Project 7®
Founded in 2008 by Tyler Merrick, Project 7® makes everyday products for good and is committed to ‘changing the score’ by making a significant, measurable difference in the lives of people all over the world through the purchase of its everyday products including sugar-free gum and mints, organic fair trade coffee, bio-bottled water, eco-T-shirts and branded apparel. For every purchase of a Project 7 product, the company makes charitable contributions to organizations dedicated to serving seven areas of need in the world – Feed the Hungry™, Heal the Sick™, Hope for Peace™, House the Homeless™, Quench the Thirsty™, Teach them Well™ and Save the Earth™.
Project 7 encourages consumers to help make a tangible difference by purchasing Project 7 products, volunteering their time and educating others. To learn more about Project 7 or to purchase Project 7 merchandise, visit www.project7.com. You can also become a fan of Project 7 on Facebook and follow @Project7 on Twitter.
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The mints are great, i am addicted to them. I even got some of my friends to buy them. I will continute to buy the pepermint mints as long as i can find them. :D
I’ve gotten a tube and I’m going to be buying this gum for good now!
All for the cause!
I bought the mints and they are amazing next I am going to buy the gum. If you buy 10 of the mints you can give 69 meals! That is amazing :)
Project 7 cigarettes might not be a bad idea. Just like the government, you would be able to make a small fortune off of peoples vices. Can you please consider adding a smokeless tobacco line if you do this?
Ciggarettes? No way. Just quit smoking.
I am getting married this year and we are planning an all green wedding. I have been buying all the mints and gum I can find to give out as party favors to everyone who attends. I think it’s for a great cause and hopefully people will see the statement and try to make a change! I love it!
Awesome! Wanted to let you know that you can also purchase them on our website, if need be. Congratulations on your wedding!
Just the other day, during a quick trip to my neighborhood WalMart, I spotted the Proj7 gums tube. As a regular chewer, I was curious and grabbed it for a closer look. I immediately loved the mission and everything else Proj7 is doing. I’m going to popularize it among my network of people. I am an instant loyal fan! Go Proj7!!! :))
This company is doing something great. I support them by buying their delicious gum.
Ciggarettes? I thought Project 7 was dedicated to helping people? After all that Project 7 has done for American communities and the world it is now going to contribute to putting poisons in people’s bodies. I’m a new member to Project 7, I bought the mints yesterday and joined today, and I thought that this was an outstanding company. I thought the products were all wonderful and not chemical-laden, I didn’t think that anything you could buy from Project 7 would hurt you, they could only help your cause. I’m so sorry that it’s come to this. Please know that I’m praying for the people that made this decision. I do not believe that selling these products that hurt people is the best way to raise money for these worthy causes.
Sara, That was not actually a comment from Project 7. No need to worry. We will not be selling Project 7 cigarettes!
Amen
thank goodness!! there is no point for that. i buy everything they sell and i love the causes!! KEEP IT COMING!