WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dole Packaged Foods, famous for its award-winning Rose Parade® Tournament of Roses Parade float and the record-holder for most Sweepstakes Trophy wins, is kicking off the road to the 2018 Rose Parade with its Ray of Sunshine Sweepstakes and partnership with Feeding America.
The theme for this year's Tournament of Roses, 'Making A Difference,' celebrates acts of kindness that enrich the lives of others and are a source of hope and inspiration for everyone. Dole Packaged Foods' 2018 float, "Sharing Nature's Bounty," showcases its passion for improving communities, the environment and its commitment to sustainability.
In honor of this year's Rose Parade theme, Dole Packaged Foods' Ray of Sunshine Sweepstakes asks participants to share in 300 words or less how they or someone they know makes a positive impact in their local community, for a chance to win $5,000 and 5,000 pounds of food to donate to their local charity of choice, as well as be featured in Dole Packaged Foods' Sunshine Times.
"Whether their contribution is big or small, our sweepstakes recognizes those that are a 'Ray of Sunshine' and consistently make a positive impact in their community," said Dave Spare, Vice President of Marketing, Dole Packaged Foods. "Striving to go beyond just growing food, Dole Packaged Foods helps build communities and improve the quality of life. Through our sweepstakes, we want to reward and inspire those who make a difference in the lives of others."
Launching today on Facebook.com/DoleSunshine and running through December 20, 2017, Dole Packaged Foods will also award five consolation prizes of 5,000 pounds of food to donate to a local charity and Dole's official 2018 Tournament of Roses pin to one hundred randomly selected runner-ups each week.
For more information about the Ray of Sunshine Sweepstakes, and to enter visit Facebook.com/DoleSunshine or DoleSunshine.com.
About Dole Packaged Foods
Dole Packaged Foods LLC is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing and marketing fruit and healthy snacks. Dole sells a full-line of packaged ambient fruit, frozen fruit, dried fruit, and juices. The company focuses on four pillars of sustainability in all of its operations: water management, carbon footprint, soil conservation and packaging. For more information please visit dolesunshine.com or doleintlcsr.com.
SOURCE Dole Packaged Foods
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