Every year, the Ridis stores in northwest Ohio collect donations from customers for two weeks before Thanksgiving.

Each store chooses a local charity and matches the donations up to $500. In 2021, the total donation was $10,623.12.

The Northwood Ridis, 7422 Wales Road, selected Northwood VFW #2984 for the past two years.

On March 15, Moe Ridi, executive vice president, and staff members Melissa Jones…