Queens Firefighter Receives Year Of Groceries After Winning FDNY Chef Competition

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- When Chris Waters, FDNY Ladder 154 in Queens, was named winner of the annual NYC Fire Museum FDNY Firefighter Chef Competition, he took home more than just bragging rights. This top chef of the FDNY also won the grand prize of a year's supply of groceries donated by Peapod by Stop & Shop, the country's leading online grocer that delivers to all five New York City boroughs.

Today, Chris and his colleagues received their first of many groceries deliveries which included a variety of grocery staples and Peapod Meal Kits featuring Barilla pasta recipes. Recently launched in New York City, the Peapod Pasta Meal Kits by Barilla contain pre-measured ingredients to make warm, hearty dinnertime creations in under 30 minutes. The kits are priced at $15.99-$23.99 and serve 4-6 people making them a great value at less than $5 per serving.

"We're so thankful to our New York City Fire Department and pleased to honor the anniversary of their 150 years of service," said Peg Merzbacher, Vice President of Regional Marketing for Peapod. "Providing these groceries is just one small way we can 'deliver' to the men and women who deliver every day for this city."

"With our unpredictable schedules, it's important to have nutritious meals that can be prepared quickly. Fortunately, Peapod's Pasta Meal Kits by Barilla can provide hearty dinners that are prepared in just a matter of minutes," said Waters. "I'm excited to use Peapod to help with our crew's meal prep!"

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