Artist Charles Fazzino and The Food Emporium Donate Proceeds from Special Edition Bag to MDA

New Haven, Conn., June 2, 2010 – The Food Emporium will be donating a portion of the proceeds from a special edition reusable shopping bag, featuring the work of renowned 3-D pop artist Charles Fazzino to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The reusable, eco-friendly bag will display his painting “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” and is the first in a series of limited edition collectible bags featuring artwork from some of the world’s most talented artists and designers.

Artist Charles Fazzino is dedicated to many social causes, with a special interest in those involving children. In the last ten years alone he has raised over one million dollars with his artwork for these causes. He is a National Vice President for MDA, has acted as the official artist for the N.Y. Chapters Muscle Team Gala seven times and has visited MDA Summer Camp.

The bag retails for $7.99 and can be purchased at The Food Emporium Store at 810 Eighth Avenue (49th Street), New York, N.Y. They can also be ordered over the phone at (212) 381-0885. Fazzino will be available to sign bags at The Food Emporium Store on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.

For more information on this event please visit http://www.thefoodemporium.com/pages_lifestyle_fazzino.asp or contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.