Yesterday, I decided to purchase a 90 count bag of Totino's pizza rolls for work. I definitely didn't eat all of them; in fact, I will probably end up making them last for 5 or so days of work. Perhaps the main reason that I purchased this bag was for the value. On one hand, I love the taste of pizza rolls, and on the other hand I am frugal. By finding a happy medium between the two I found an acceptable value although I didn't maximize my utility.
One of the other reasons I purchase this product and feel good about my purchase ethically and politically is the fact that it is made in the U.S. I feel that by purchasing this product, I am supporting the U.S. Also, by purchasing this product, I know that I am supporting a company in the U.S. who is paying their employees at least minimum wage; therefore, I am not supporting ethically bad business practices such as child labor or cheap labor. Finally, by purchasing the pizza rolls, I am supporting Target and the manufacturing store which essentially supports the individual employee and would possibly result in more employees being hired.
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If the pizza rolls you purchased where the Totino brand you also indirectly contributed to another philanthropic cause. Jim and Rose Totino have donated over $1 million to the Totino-Grace high school in Fridley, MN. In fact, the private Roman Catholic school added 'Totino' to its name after the couple helped it stay open during its early days. Although Totino's was sold to Pillsbury some years ago it is still a heartwarming story that demonstrates ethical merit.
ReplyDeleteLindsay, I appreciate your comment on Rose and Jim Totino's contributions to Totino-Grace High School. Although Pillsbury, and now General Mills, own the Totino brand, the company leads the region and nation in its philanthropic contributions.
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