Portland, ORE. - New Seasons Market will immediately donate $10,000 to Mercy Corps for Hurricane Katrina relief.

In addition, customers and staff are able to help the Mercy Corps relief effort by contributing donations and New Seasons Market will match the contributions up to $10,000.

Store cashiers will process donations at the time of check-out (donations can be made without a store purchase).

Contributions will be taken at all six New Seasons Market stores. See below for locations:

• Raleigh Hills, 7300 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
• Sellwood, 1214 SE Tacoma Street
• Concordia, 5320 NE 33rd Avenue
• Orenco Station, 1453 NE 61st Avenue (Hillsboro)
• Arbor Lodge, 6400 N. Interstate Avenue
• Seven Corners, 1954 SE Division Street

New Seasons Market will collect donations for one month beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2005.

Founded by three Portland families, New Seasons Market continues to be locally owned and operated. It strives to combine the service and atmosphere of an old-fashioned neighborhood market with a selection of food and other products for today's lifestyle. New Seasons Market stores are located in the neighborhoods of Raleigh Hills, Sellwood, Concordia, Orenco Station, Arbor Lodge and the Seven Corners neighborhood of Southeast Portland. For store locations, hours and general information, please visit New Seasons market online.