BBX CAPITAL AND HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES DELIVERS HUNDREDS OF BOXED LUNCHES TO LOCAL HOSPITALS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
From April 13th thru April 22nd, BBX Capital and Hoffman’s Chocolates are delivering 100 boxed lunches to local hospitals throughout the Broward County area. The healthy lunches are being distributed to ten different local hospitals including Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital and each lunch will include a Hoffman’s chocolate bar.
“During this time, it is important that we band together as a community and give back to our local healthcare professionals, who are putting their lives on the line every day for our safety,” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates and the Executive Director of BBX Capital Foundation . “As a local business being able to support our local caregivers is what being a community is all about.”
http://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/joe-maggio.jpg9541200Terry Frankhttp://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/blog-logo-300x138.pngTerry Frank2020-04-18 16:39:382020-10-07 19:02:53Thank you for keeping us safe & healthy
Donate a New or Gently-Used Costume and Get a Free Ice Cream Sundae and Trick-or-Treat Bag
Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that it will be partnering
with Neighbors 4 Neighbors to support the non-profit organization’s Operation:
Candy Corn initiative, a children’s Fall costume drive. The donated
costumes will benefit Broward Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team
(HEART) Program & Palm Beach School’s Homeless Assistance Program. These programs work within the school system
to help students and families in unstable housing situations.
We are so thrilled to be partnering with Neighbors4Neighbors to collect costumes for less fortunate children in our community
Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement
As part of the initiative, Hoffman’s
Chocolates will be collecting new and gently used children’s costumes at all of
its Broward and Palm Beach County locations from September 21through
October 18. Anyone who donates a costume at a Hoffman’s Chocolates store
will receive a free ice cream sundae and a trick-or-treat bag with goodies.
Hoffman’s Chocolates and Neighbors4Neighbors are asking that all donations be
complete costumes that are in good condition, with no rips or missing pieces. All collected costumes will be donated to the Homeless
Assistance Programs.
Guests can ask a Hoffman’s
Chocolates team member how to be entered for a chance to enjoy a Free Chocolate
Haunted House Making Class for six people at their famed Chocolate Factory in
Greenacres.
“We are so thrilled to be partnering with Neighbors4Neighbors to collect costumes for less fortunate children in our community,” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “At Hoffman’s Chocolates we believe in giving back to the community and we love to help put smiles on young faces. Additionally, Hoffman’s Chocolates will also be hosting a Taste of Fall Sampling at all of its stores in Broward and Palm Beach County on Friday, October 18 from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. while supplies last. During the sampling, guests will be treated to free samples of the gourmet chocolatier’s seasonal fall favorite treats including, Fall inspired milkshake shooters, popcorn, nonpareils and our special pumpkin spice truffle.
said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “At Hoffman’s Chocolates we believe in giving back to the community and we love to help put smiles on young faces. Additionally, Hoffman’s Chocolates will also be hosting a Taste of Fall Sampling at all of its stores in Broward and Palm Beach County on Friday, October 18 from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. while supplies last. During the sampling, guests will be treated to free samples of the gourmet chocolatier’s seasonal fall favorite treats including, Fall inspired milkshake shooters, popcorn, nonpareils and our special pumpkin spice truffle.
CELEBRATE BACK TO SCHOOL WITH
A FREE ICE CREAM SUNDAE AT HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES WITH THE DONATION OF A NEW BACKPACK
TO CHILDNET
Backpack
Drive is being held July 29 – August 11
All
backpacks will be donated to ChildNet
GREENACRES, Fla. – As part of its ongoing support of the community, Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that it is celebrating the start of the 2019/2020 school year by holding a Backpack Drive, on July 29 through August 11 at all of its retail stores in Broward and Palm Beach counties, to benefit ChildNet. ChildNet is a Community-Based Care (CBC) lead agency in both Broward and Palm Beach counties that works to protect abused, abandoned and neglected children.
Anyone who donates a NEW school backpack at a participatingHoffman’s Chocolates retail location on July 29through Friday, August 11, will receive a Free Ice Cream Sundae. The offer is limited to one Hoffman’s Chocolates Ice Cream Sundae per donated school backpack (no drawstring bags, messenger bags or fanny packs). All backpacks should be brought to the store registers for redemption. Participating locations include Hoffman’s Chocolates stores in Greenacres, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Weston. Please visit hoffmans.com for store locations and hours of operation.
“Ongoing support of the community is a big part of what we do
throughout the year” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for
Hoffman’s Chocolates. “We do this to help as many children and families in the
community as we can and provide the students with the necessary tools to go
back to school and set them up for success”.
“Hoffman’s Chocolates support of ChildNet with this backpack drive
year after year is a tremendous effort,” said Larry Rein, CEO and President of
ChildNet. “The backpack drive not only provides children the resources they
need for school but also provides the confidence a child needs to start the
school year off on the right foot.”
http://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/backpack-promo.jpg8001200Terry Frankhttp://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/blog-logo-300x138.pngTerry Frank2019-07-29 16:10:292019-07-29 16:25:44Donate a backpack and get a FREE sundae!
We held our annual ice cream sundae competition, Sweet Creations for Sweet Donations, at our corporate office on June 18th. Eight nonprofit organizations each partnered with a store manager to create a special ice cream sundae for the competition. A panel of five judges determined that the Children’s Harbor sundae was the winner. Taking home first-place, Children’s Harbor received a donation of $1,500 from Hoffman’s Chocolates.
Hoffman’s Sweet Ride served complimentary ice cream to the runners and walkers at the 2019 Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash. Over 350 scoops were served. What better way to start the day then with a scoop of Stellar Coffee ice cream or end the race with a refreshing Rainbow Sherbet.
This was an opportunity for BBX Capital Foundation, Hoffman’s Chocolates, and the Department of Writing and Communication in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences of Nova Southeastern University to collaborate on an experiential experience for students. With BBX Capital underwriting the curriculum and Hoffman’s donating all of the product, current NSU undergraduate Communication students created chocolate-retail product mockups over the course of an eight-week course. The class gave students the time to generate a proposed chocolate product, create visual design elements, and strategize promotional campaigns with depth and nuance. It also gave students, keen on translating their communication knowledge into practical experiences, an incredible opportunity to share their talents in the real world
Hoffman’s Chocolates Sweet Ride provided complimentary ice cream to the guests attending the Pineapple Jam at Stranahan House: A Party in Paradise for Preservation benefiting the Historic Stranahan House Museum. All proceeds support the historic preservation and education programs at the Historic Stranahan House Museum
Besides the tradition flavors; Chocolate and Vanilla, Hoffman’s provided a Hawaiian Fruit Cup and Lemon Sorbet.
http://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PineappleJam19-213-of-225.jpg8001200Terry Frankhttp://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/blog-logo-300x138.pngTerry Frank2019-04-12 21:37:042019-04-29 16:48:36Pineapple Jam at Stranahan House
Attention all Chocoholics!Hoffman’s Chocolates is NOW AVAILABLE on UBER EATS! The gourmet chocolatier announced its partnership with the popular app to provide delivery from its Las Olas Boulevard retail store in Fort Lauderdale located at 920 E Las Olas Blvd.
Hoffman’s Chocolates delivery menu currently includes the
chocolatier’s famous Double-Dipped Milk and Dark Chocolate Pretzels, Classic
Milk and Dark Chocolate Assortments, Coconut Cashew Crunch and Peanut
Brittle. In addition, Hoffman’s Chocolates famous ice cream can also be
delivered to your doorstep, with 4-scoops or quart options
available in addition to tasty toppings choices. Please visit Uber Eats for the
full delivery menu.
The delivery fee is currently set at $3.99 per
delivery and will serve the downtown Fort Lauderdale area. For a limited time, Hoffman’s
Chocolates fans who order from the Uber Eats app will receive a special promo
coupon in their delivery bag for a future purchase in-store. Plans exist to
expand the delivery service to other Hoffman’s Chocolates retail stores located
throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties, in the near future.
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Attention Government Employees! To show our appreciation for what you do in our community, Hoffman’s Chocolates will be offering a free ice cream cup or cone with one topping to all furloughed government employees (with proper government I.D.) and one guest on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Stop by any of our South Florida locations to enjoy this offer. Click here to find a Hoffman’s Chocolates near you.
Valid in-store only on Sunday, January 27th. Must show valid Federal Government ID to receive offer, ID subject to verification. Limit one (1) per customer and guest. No cash alternative.
http://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/D81_0492.jpg24563680Terry Frankhttp://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/blog-logo-300x138.pngTerry Frank2019-01-24 18:53:082019-01-24 20:39:09Free Ice Cream for Government Employees
Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce a new gourmet chocolate truffle flavor created with Funky Buddha Brewery’s No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale– No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffle. The namesake truffles come in a four-pack that retail for $12.95 per box. They are now available at more than 80 Publix Supermarkets in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffles will also be available at Funky Buddha Brewery located in Oakland Park and Hoffman’s Chocolates retail locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties later this month, while supplies lasts.
“The opportunity for our two
brands to align, creating such a unique chocolate and beer flavor profile, was
an idea that we loved collaborating on together,” said President of Hoffman’s
Chocolates Randall Vitale. “Seeing
the great response we have had, we
hope to work on other Funky Buddha beer-infused confections in the near
future.”
Hoffman’s Chocolates and Funky Buddha Brewery, two South Florida
legendary food and beverage companies, have been collaborating on this unique
peanut butter and jelly truffle flavor since the fall as part of the Brewery’s
Celebrate Local Pairings program. The four-pack of No Crusts Dark Chocolate
Truffles are being sold alongside Funky Buddha No Crusts Peanut Butter and
Jelly Brown Ale at select Publix locations throughout the holiday season.
“Funky Buddha and Hoffman’s have had a fantastic collaborative
relationship over the years, and the No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffle
represents a continued evolution of that partnership,” says John Linn,
Marketing Director for Funky Buddha Brewery. “We’re thrilled to work with such
a dynamic local company that takes innovative products and flavors as seriously
as we do.”
http://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/NoCrustsTruffle.jpg18562784Terry Frankhttp://www.hoffmanschocolateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/blog-logo-300x138.pngTerry Frank2018-12-20 18:53:442018-12-20 18:53:46We've teamed up with Funky Buddha Brewery to mix beer & chocolate
Thank you for keeping us safe & healthy
BBX CAPITAL AND HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES DELIVERS HUNDREDS OF BOXED LUNCHES TO LOCAL HOSPITALS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
From April 13th thru April 22nd, BBX Capital and Hoffman’s Chocolates are delivering 100 boxed lunches to local hospitals throughout the Broward County area. The healthy lunches are being distributed to ten different local hospitals including Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital and each lunch will include a Hoffman’s chocolate bar.
“During this time, it is important that we band together as a community and give back to our local healthcare professionals, who are putting their lives on the line every day for our safety,” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates and the Executive Director of BBX Capital Foundation . “As a local business being able to support our local caregivers is what being a community is all about.”
Click here to see the Sun Sentinel article about the event.
OPERATION: CANDY CORN
Donate a New or Gently-Used Costume and Get a Free Ice Cream Sundae and Trick-or-Treat Bag
Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that it will be partnering with Neighbors 4 Neighbors to support the non-profit organization’s Operation: Candy Corn initiative, a children’s Fall costume drive. The donated costumes will benefit Broward Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team (HEART) Program & Palm Beach School’s Homeless Assistance Program. These programs work within the school system to help students and families in unstable housing situations.
As part of the initiative, Hoffman’s Chocolates will be collecting new and gently used children’s costumes at all of its Broward and Palm Beach County locations from September 21through October 18. Anyone who donates a costume at a Hoffman’s Chocolates store will receive a free ice cream sundae and a trick-or-treat bag with goodies. Hoffman’s Chocolates and Neighbors4Neighbors are asking that all donations be complete costumes that are in good condition, with no rips or missing pieces. All collected costumes will be donated to the Homeless Assistance Programs.
Guests can ask a Hoffman’s Chocolates team member how to be entered for a chance to enjoy a Free Chocolate Haunted House Making Class for six people at their famed Chocolate Factory in Greenacres.
“We are so thrilled to be partnering with Neighbors4Neighbors to collect costumes for less fortunate children in our community,” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “At Hoffman’s Chocolates we believe in giving back to the community and we love to help put smiles on young faces. Additionally, Hoffman’s Chocolates will also be hosting a Taste of Fall Sampling at all of its stores in Broward and Palm Beach County on Friday, October 18 from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. while supplies last. During the sampling, guests will be treated to free samples of the gourmet chocolatier’s seasonal fall favorite treats including, Fall inspired milkshake shooters, popcorn, nonpareils and our special pumpkin spice truffle.
said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “At Hoffman’s Chocolates we believe in giving back to the community and we love to help put smiles on young faces. Additionally, Hoffman’s Chocolates will also be hosting a Taste of Fall Sampling at all of its stores in Broward and Palm Beach County on Friday, October 18 from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. while supplies last. During the sampling, guests will be treated to free samples of the gourmet chocolatier’s seasonal fall favorite treats including, Fall inspired milkshake shooters, popcorn, nonpareils and our special pumpkin spice truffle.
Donate a backpack and get a FREE sundae!
CELEBRATE BACK TO SCHOOL WITH A FREE ICE CREAM SUNDAE AT HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES WITH THE DONATION OF A NEW BACKPACK TO CHILDNET
Backpack Drive is being held July 29 – August 11
All backpacks will be donated to ChildNet
GREENACRES, Fla. – As part of its ongoing support of the community, Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that it is celebrating the start of the 2019/2020 school year by holding a Backpack Drive, on July 29 through August 11 at all of its retail stores in Broward and Palm Beach counties, to benefit ChildNet. ChildNet is a Community-Based Care (CBC) lead agency in both Broward and Palm Beach counties that works to protect abused, abandoned and neglected children.
Anyone who donates a NEW school backpack at a participatingHoffman’s Chocolates retail location on July 29through Friday, August 11, will receive a Free Ice Cream Sundae. The offer is limited to one Hoffman’s Chocolates Ice Cream Sundae per donated school backpack (no drawstring bags, messenger bags or fanny packs). All backpacks should be brought to the store registers for redemption. Participating locations include Hoffman’s Chocolates stores in Greenacres, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Weston. Please visit hoffmans.com for store locations and hours of operation.
“Ongoing support of the community is a big part of what we do throughout the year” said Lois Marino, Director of Community Engagement for Hoffman’s Chocolates. “We do this to help as many children and families in the community as we can and provide the students with the necessary tools to go back to school and set them up for success”.
“Hoffman’s Chocolates support of ChildNet with this backpack drive year after year is a tremendous effort,” said Larry Rein, CEO and President of ChildNet. “The backpack drive not only provides children the resources they need for school but also provides the confidence a child needs to start the school year off on the right foot.”
Sweet Creations for Sweet Donations
Ice cream sundae contest
We held our annual ice cream sundae competition, Sweet Creations for Sweet Donations, at our corporate office on June 18th. Eight nonprofit organizations each partnered with a store manager to create a special ice cream sundae for the competition. A panel of five judges determined that the Children’s Harbor sundae was the winner. Taking home first-place, Children’s Harbor received a donation of $1,500 from Hoffman’s Chocolates.
Below are the complete results of the contest:
Overall
Category Winners by Store
Hoffman’s Chocolates donated $250 to each nonprofit organization who participated. The participating nonprofit organizations included:
A panel of five judges sampled each organization’s sundae creation at the event. The judges included:
Click here to watch the entire contest on our Facebook page.
Click here to watch the winner annoucements.
Free ice cream for MADD
Hoffman’s Sweet Ride served complimentary ice cream to the runners and walkers at the 2019 Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash. Over 350 scoops were served. What better way to start the day then with a scoop of Stellar Coffee ice cream or end the race with a refreshing Rainbow Sherbet.
NSU Experiential Learning Partnership
This was an opportunity for BBX Capital Foundation, Hoffman’s Chocolates, and the Department of Writing and Communication in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences of Nova Southeastern University to collaborate on an experiential experience for students. With BBX Capital underwriting the curriculum and Hoffman’s donating all of the product, current NSU undergraduate Communication students created chocolate-retail product mockups over the course of an eight-week course. The class gave students the time to generate a proposed chocolate product, create visual design elements, and strategize promotional campaigns with depth and nuance. It also gave students, keen on translating their communication knowledge into practical experiences, an incredible opportunity to share their talents in the real world
Pineapple Jam at Stranahan House
Hoffman’s Chocolates Sweet Ride provided complimentary ice cream to the guests attending the Pineapple Jam at Stranahan House: A Party in Paradise for Preservation benefiting the Historic Stranahan House Museum. All proceeds support the historic preservation and education programs at the Historic Stranahan House Museum
Besides the tradition flavors; Chocolate and Vanilla, Hoffman’s provided a Hawaiian Fruit Cup and Lemon Sorbet.
Delivery now available on Uber Eats
HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES ANNOUNCES UBER EATS DELIVERY PARTNERSHIP
Attention all Chocoholics! Hoffman’s Chocolates is NOW AVAILABLE on UBER EATS! The gourmet chocolatier announced its partnership with the popular app to provide delivery from its Las Olas Boulevard retail store in Fort Lauderdale located at 920 E Las Olas Blvd.
Hoffman’s Chocolates delivery menu currently includes the chocolatier’s famous Double-Dipped Milk and Dark Chocolate Pretzels, Classic Milk and Dark Chocolate Assortments, Coconut Cashew Crunch and Peanut Brittle. In addition, Hoffman’s Chocolates famous ice cream can also be delivered to your doorstep, with 4-scoops or quart options available in addition to tasty toppings choices. Please visit Uber Eats for the full delivery menu. The delivery fee is currently set at $3.99 per delivery and will serve the downtown Fort Lauderdale area. For a limited time, Hoffman’s Chocolates fans who order from the Uber Eats app will receive a special promo coupon in their delivery bag for a future purchase in-store. Plans exist to expand the delivery service to other Hoffman’s Chocolates retail stores located throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties, in the near future.
Free Ice Cream for Government Employees
Attention Government Employees! To show our appreciation for what you do in our community, Hoffman’s Chocolates will be offering a free ice cream cup or cone with one topping to all furloughed government employees (with proper government I.D.) and one guest on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Stop by any of our South Florida locations to enjoy this offer. Click here to find a Hoffman’s Chocolates near you.
Valid in-store only on Sunday, January 27th. Must show valid Federal Government ID to receive offer, ID subject to verification. Limit one (1) per customer and guest. No cash alternative.
We’ve teamed up with Funky Buddha Brewery to mix beer & chocolate
Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce a new gourmet chocolate truffle flavor created with Funky Buddha Brewery’s No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale– No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffle. The namesake truffles come in a four-pack that retail for $12.95 per box. They are now available at more than 80 Publix Supermarkets in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffles will also be available at Funky Buddha Brewery located in Oakland Park and Hoffman’s Chocolates retail locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties later this month, while supplies lasts.
“The opportunity for our two brands to align, creating such a unique chocolate and beer flavor profile, was an idea that we loved collaborating on together,” said President of Hoffman’s Chocolates Randall Vitale. “Seeing the great response we have had, we hope to work on other Funky Buddha beer-infused confections in the near future.”
Hoffman’s Chocolates and Funky Buddha Brewery, two South Florida legendary food and beverage companies, have been collaborating on this unique peanut butter and jelly truffle flavor since the fall as part of the Brewery’s Celebrate Local Pairings program. The four-pack of No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffles are being sold alongside Funky Buddha No Crusts Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale at select Publix locations throughout the holiday season.
“Funky Buddha and Hoffman’s have had a fantastic collaborative relationship over the years, and the No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffle represents a continued evolution of that partnership,” says John Linn, Marketing Director for Funky Buddha Brewery. “We’re thrilled to work with such a dynamic local company that takes innovative products and flavors as seriously as we do.”
Publix Supermarkets also carries Hoffman’s Chocolates assorted chocolates, sleeves of the dark and milk pretzels, Coconut Cashew Crunch, and Peanut Brittle. Click here for a full list of Publix locations that sell the new No Crusts Dark Chocolate Truffles.