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8/12/2011

KenJo Markets Raises $40,000 for East Tennesee Kidney Foundation

The East Tennessee Kidney Foundation is the recipient of a $40,000 donation, thanks to benefir coupon books purchased by KenJo Markets customers. The funds will be used to enhance the lives of East Tennesseans with, at risk for or affected by Kidney disease.

"We are Very appreciative of our customers and employees who helped raise the money through the KenJo coupon book campaign," said Charles W. "Wes" Carruthers Jr., Vice President of Downey Oil Company / KenJo Markets. 'The East Tennessee Kidney Foundation is a fantastic organization and the money stays right here in the region to help patients with kidney disease".

"The support of KenJo Markets has been instrumental in the growth of the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation," said Sarah Burton, board President for the ETKF. "On behalf of the board of directors, we sincerely appreciate this donation and the support of Wes Carruthers to further our mission of providing patient services and transportation to dialysis patients."

About the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation

The East Tennessee Kidney Foundation is a local charitable 501c(3) organization completely run by volunteers and the contributions of our community. The organization provides patient services and support to East Tennesseans affected by kidney disease and also information and education on the prevention of kidney disease. For more information and to donate, visit http://www.etkf.net .

5/2/2011

3RD Chance Lottery at KenJo Markets

Starting today and EVERYDAY this summer play the 3rd CHANCE LOTTERY at all KENJO MARKET LOCATIONS. Enter all instant and online tickets (read rules for addtional instructions) in the collection boxes at each KenJo and every month ONE lucky winner will win a whole pack of Tickets. At the end of the summer- SOMEONE IS GOING TO WIN 17 packs of unopened Tickets- THEIR CHOICE of which one. Thats over $5,000 worth of lottery tickets and many many chances at ALL the Big PRIZES !!! Play TODAY and EVERYDAY at KenJo Markets. Can you think of a better place to play and win???

OFFICIAL RULES HERE

10/2/2010

CREDIT PLUS in Store Charge CARDS available at ALL KenJo Locations

KenJo Markets has team up with Essentia Financial to to give it's customers an In-Store Charge Card. You can Get $50 credited to your charge Card TODAY; No credit Check and you choose when you pay it back. Essentia also reports all transactions to the credit bureaus- so you can start rebuilding your credit rating. Go to any KenJo Market Today and ask the cashier about CREDIT PLUS to get your card

4/5/2010

facebook. Become a Fan,..and WIN

of KenJo Markets on its new facebook page and keep up with all the Hot Deals and special offers. Some Hot Deals & Special Offers will ONLY be available to KenJo Market Fans. Click HERE and become a fan today.

If you are a winner email contact info to jmcbrayer@downeyoil.com to claim your winnings.....

7/20/2009

KenJo Markets and Hardee’s Restaurants Raise over $73,000 to Help the Kidney Foundation

A total of $73, 332.00 was raised in the KenJo / Hardee’s Savings Book Campaign this year. On Thursday, July 9, 2009, 9:30 a.m. at the KenJo Market at Pellissippi KenJo Markets and Hardee’s Restaurants presented their checks to the National Kidney Foundation Serving East Tennesse. This is the 5th year KenJo Markets has conducted the fund raising event. This year KenJo raised a remarkable $52,526 to help kidney patients in East Tennessee. Hardee’s Restaurants partnered with KenJo and for the second year and raised an outstanding $20,806 to help those battling kidney diseases in East Tennessee.

“The amazing thing is that this money was raised one dollar at a time by those who bought Savings Books at 35 area KenJo Markets and 45 area Hardee’s Restaurants,” said Helen Harb, Division President of the National Kidney Foundation Serving East Tennessee. “The KenJo / Hardee’s Savings Book Campaign is a wonderful example of how small gifts given by many can become enormous,” she said. “We are so grateful to KenJo and Hardee’s for offering the savings books to their customers. And, we are so thankful for all of the KenJo and Hardee’s customers who said “yes” when asked to buy a savings book to help those battling kidney diseases.

The KenJo check was given by Charles W. (Wes) Carruthers, Jr., President of Downey Oil Co. / KenJo Markets. The Hardee’s check was given by Pate Fee, Marketing Associate, Hardee’s Restaurants.

“The funds raised from the KenJo / Hardee’s Savings Book Campaign will be used to provide programs that enhance the lives of everyone with, at risk of or affected by kidney disease.” said Craig Horsley, Chief Volunteer Officer of the National Kidney Foundation Serving East Tennessee. “The continued support of our generous and caring community will ensure that we are able to continue to provide these life-saving programs.”

The National Kidney Foundation Serving East Tennessee works for, cares about, and represents thousands of East Tennesseans, from the child waiting for a kidney transplant to the mother battling with diabetes and high blood pressure to the grandfather on dialysis. The National Kidney Foundation Serving East Tennessee works hard to prevent kidney disease, improve the health and well-being of patients and families affected by these diseases and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

7/1/2009

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Check us out,..."Tobacco Store Pricing at Convenience Store Locations". Use the "locations" page on this site to find the KenJo Nearest you.

2/9/2009

NEW & IMPROVED WEBSITE

KenJo Markets is unveiling it's new and improved Website. Use this site regularly to watch for new and exciting DELI SPECIALS and upcoming events. The new site will also allow you to contact us about emploment opportunities and customer relations issues.

At KenJo Markets, Everyone understands it’s “The Little Things”, that count.