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Exciting News! Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, LLC, America’s first “bean-to-bar” chocolate maker, has joined the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. family of brands! Scharffen Berger was founded in 1996 with the goal of pioneering the first American craft chocolate company. Welcome to the family!

Our Harry & David brand celebrates its 90th anniversary this year! CEO Jim McCann recently visited the Rogue Valley to celebrate this milestone and spend time with the incredible people who have dedicated their careers to this iconic brand. We'll be sharing their individual stories in the coming weeks but in the meantime, check out Jim's latest episode of #CelebrationsChatter where he shares some highlights from his conversations. https://lnkd.in/eh_RsBqj

It all started with one flower shop, so it's only fitting that our summer interns revisit our roots by learning to create beautiful floral arrangements. Our very own Daisy Chin led a class, teaching the skills that helped grow 1-800-Flowers.com into what it is today. No surprise, our interns ended up with stunning bouquets! #WeDeliverSmiles

We believe in recognizing #AmazingMoms throughout the year – not just in May! Meet Sara Cunningham, the founder of Free Mom Hugs Inc., an organization dedicated to advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community. Sara launched her nonprofit with a simple mission: “We empower the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education, and conversation.” Free Mom Hugs participates in Pride events, parades, and public speaking engagements. It organizes peaceful demonstrations to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and collaborates with other national and local organizations on projects that help communicate its message of inclusion. Last year, Free Mom Hugs hosted its first Love Revolution conference, featuring speakers, activism-driven educational sessions, and panel discussions. Learn more about Sara and the incredible work of Free Mom Hugs as they continue to spread love, acceptance, and support to the LGBTQIA+ community: https://lnkd.in/en3Z3Z8b

Summer is here, and so are our amazing interns! 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. is thrilled to host a talented group of students who will work on various projects and initiatives across the company while learning new skills and exploring their career interests. We asked some of our interns to share a bit about themselves, their roles, and (in true Summer 2024 fashion) their olympic dreams. Here's what they had to say: https://lnkd.in/eKaGVG6k

Catholic Health and Smile Farms Inc. have cut the ribbon to their second cooperative garden to help fight hunger on Long Island. Smile Farms, which was created by Jim McCann and Chris McCann, provides meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities to grow, sell, and donate plants, produce, and products in the community. This new garden will be tended by patients in the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Program and the produce will be shared with food-insecure individuals at Mercy Hospital’s Family Care Center in Rockville Centre. Congrats on this wonderful milestone!

Meet Daisy! Daisy Chin is one of our longest-serving and most beloved employees. She has been with us for over two decades and has always shown great enthusiasm and approaches each project with a positive attitude. She loves to share her skills and creativity with others, especially during our special events like Take Your Mom to Work Day and Take Your Kid to Work Day. She is an expert at making beautiful arrangements, including the adorable a-DOG-ables that kids adore. We are so grateful to have Daisy on our team and we appreciate her many contributions to our company culture. #WeDeliverSmiles

Our 1-800-Flowers.com brand works with the most talented florists in your community to deliver stunning, same-day arrangements made with premium products and meticulous care. We're delighted to introduce Bob Tucker, the owner of Miss Daisy's Flowers & Gifts in Leesburg, Florida. Bob’s love for floral design shines through in every bouquet he creates. As a proud member of our BloomNet network, he invests his passion and creativity into each #OneOfAKind arrangement, ensuring they spread joy and make a memorable impact. Discover more about Bob’s dedication to his craft and the care he puts into every creation. https://lnkd.in/eqpFWkAG #WeDeliverSmiles

Last week, the Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. 853 School hosted their Prom with a fun Candy Land theme! Our 1-800-Flowers.com brand was delighted to support the Center by providing corsages and boutonnieres to help make the day extra memorable for the students. We're proud to support such an amazing organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. #WeDeliverSmile