opportunity of awareness, our guests like to give where they live,” Boucher says.“ They want to know that the money that we donate is going to the area where they live.”
“ This allows the guests to feel engaged in our philosophy, which we accomplish by always letting the guests be the decider,” she adds.
“ The giving piece of our business is our business model itself.”
– Susan Boucher, VP Business Development, The Good Pour
which recently rebranded as the Humane World for Animals.
The Good Pour does not donate to just anybody: These partners must go through an application process before The Good Pour accepts them as a recipient for fundraising.
“ We’ re not as strict as a government grant organization,” Boucher says.“ We just want to ensure that the charity is meeting a need in the community, is doing what it’ s saying it’ s doing, and we want to make sure that they operate with transparency.”
Occasionally, The Good Pour will proactively seek out a donation partner. As store employees are also members of the local community, they will see local needs that arise, or learn about quality nonprofits in the area. The Good Pour will then recruit these selected organizations and causes from the area as potential charity partners. Local aid is always welcome.
“ I think aside from the marketing
PIOPPI ' S
Pioppi’ s in Plymouth, MA hasn’ t been in business quite since the Pilgrims landed in the area in 1620, but the company did acquire its liquor license way back in 1933. That means Pioppi’ s was the first liquor license granted in Plymouth after Prohibition ended. Today, the 10,000−square-foot store remains a pillar in its community, eagerly giving back to the town that has supported the mainstay business for more than nine decades.
Pioppi’ s participates in The Taste of the Town, which in 2025 celebrates its 20th anniversary in Plymouth. This fundraiser, which ties together numerous businesses and public institutions, benefits the Plymouth Public Library Foundation. As the event’ s official beverage partner, Pioppi’ s takes part in various ways, including hosting a grand wine tasting attended by more than 100 people.
Pioppi’ s also donates products for the event’ s silent auction. This is all part of an appreciative community focus for a store that has called Plymouth its home for nearly a century.
“[ Owner ] Peter is always sharing a sense of giving back to the community,” explains general manager Lauren Papa.“ He volunteers on various local boards. I’ ve worked here since I was 20 and I have always been involved locally as well. I’ m involved with the Plymouth 4H and I’ m also the vice president of the Plymouth Schools Music Association.”
“ Peter is always talking about being the change that you want to see, and the importance of giving back to the community that treats you well,” she adds.
Accordingly, Pioppi’ s hosts Plymouth’ s annual Packie Run, a name that references New England slang for driving to your liquor store for a quick pick up. Appropriately, this fundraiser is a classic car show, benefitting the Plymouth VFW Post 1822. The summer event includes raffles, tastings with vendors and local food trucks.
PIOPPI’ S PACKAGE STORE BRINGS YOU PACKIE RUN 2025
Car Show to Benefit the Plymouth VFW Post 1822
Featuring tastings starting at 11 am, raffles for exciting prizes, Plymouth Party Food Truck,
Moore than Dogs Food Truck, and select vintage military vehicles. We will be selling limited edition t-shirts for this event check Pioppi’ s for more info. Additional parking will be available at the free parking lot on water street. All proceeds raised at this event will be donated to our local VFW post 1822. Rain date 6 / 15 / 25
June 8th 2025 · From 10 am- 1 pm Pioppi’ s Package Store 183 Court Street Plymouth, MA
Visit Pioppis. com for more information
Taste of the Town
November 8 th 7p. m.
Waverly Oaks Golf Club
Join Pioppi’ s Package Store & more than twenty local restaurants at Taste of the Town. ENJOY a sampling of over one hundred and twenty fabulous wines, beers and liquors.
$ 75 pp Sip, Savor and Support your local library.
PIOPPI’ S PACKAGE STORE 183 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360( 508) 746-1943 www. pioppis. com
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