Play Ball! Online Grocer Peapod Partners with the New York Yankeestm

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peanuts? Check. Hotdogs? Check. New York Yankees? Check! Peapod, the country's leading online grocer, announces its partnership with the New York Yankees. As an Official Partner of the New York Yankees, Peapod's logo will be displayed at Yankee Stadium and New York and New Jersey customers will also begin seeing Peapod drivers in Yankees caps as they deliver all of the delicious essentials for creating ballpark classics at home. 

"We strive to be a part of the communities we serve and we want to give our customers more time to enjoy their favorite pastimes like watching their home team," said Carrie Bienkowski, Peapod's Chief Marketing Officer. "And when fans can't get out to Yankee Stadium, home entertaining can still be a home run with Peapod since we deliver all of the signature ball-park snacks needed for a game-day at home!"

Peapod is also proud to sponsor the Yankees' Healthy Home Plate Program, which educates New York youth about healthy eating. Peapod will be donating gift cards for this important program that helps create a healthier community. During the program, kitchens in Yankee Stadium become classrooms where children learn from, and cook alongside, sous chefs and nutritionists.

"We're happy to have Peapod join our team as a partner in serving our fans and the children involved in our Healthy Home Plate Program," said Bryan Calka, New York Yankees Vice President Partnerships. "Peapod's commitment to the New York community aligns with our mission and we look forward to creating a healthier community together."

Hit a Home Run with Peapod
Now through August 21^st, each time a New York customer places an order with Peapod, they will automatically be entered to win the Ultimate Fan Sweepstakes. A randomly selected winner will receive a VIP experience at Yankee Stadium: four (4) Legends Suite tickets for a to be determined home game, a pre-game on-field experience, a pre-game dining experience with a New York Yankees alumni, and four $100 gift cards to Yankee Stadium Team Stores. See official rules at www.peapod.com and follow Peapod's social channels Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more fun news and food inspiration from Peapod!

About Peapod
Peapod, an Ahold USA company, is America's leading online grocer with over 40 million orders delivered to date. Peapod's intuitive, inspiring website and award-winning mobile app allow customers to shop faster and smarter as well as save time and money with each order. Peapod is an easy and convenient solution for the busy consumer shopping for fresh groceries, pantry staples and meal solutions. Peapod offers delivery to both homes and businesses, and has over 200 pick-up locations.  Peapod is available in 24 metro markets across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia.

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