Jason Ferreira, Allegiance Retail Services Co-Op Member, Co-Chairs a Night for Sight 2025 With Support from Allegiance Retail Services
May 28, 2025 | 3 min to read
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) supported the Foundation Fighting Blindness' Night for Sight Gala on May 15, 2025, at Guastavino’s in New York City, uniting leaders to raise funds for treatments of blinding diseases. The prestigious Visionary Award was presented to Michael Tarloff for his commitment to the cause. Co-chaired by ARS member Jason Ferreira, whose son has Leber congenital amaurosis, the gala highlighted ARS's dedication to community initiatives and sight-saving research, critical with over 50 potential treatments in trials.
Iselin, NJ – Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) proudly supported the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Night for Sight Gala held on May 15, 2025, at Guastavino’s in New York City. This annual event brings together leaders from fashion, food, and finance to raise critical funds for advancing treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
This year, the Foundation was honored to present its prestigious Visionary Award to Michael Tarloff, Vice President and General Manager at C&S Wholesale Grocers, in recognition of his unwavering commitment to community support and advancing the Foundation’s mission.
Co-chaired by ARS member Jason Ferreira, CEO of Ferreira Foodtown, and Evan Mittman, both longtime Foundation members and supporters, the gala underscored the collective effort to combat blinding diseases. Jason’s personal connection to the cause is profound; his son was diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) at birth and remains legally blind. Motivated by his family’s experience, Jason introduced the Foundation to ARS in 2011, leading to a longstanding partnership dedicated to funding sight-saving research.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is a leading force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases. With over 50 potential treatments currently in clinical trials, the need for advancing research is greater than ever.
ARS’s involvement in the Night for Sight Gala reflects its commitment to supporting initiatives that impact communities. Joseph Fantozzi, COO and President of ARS/Foodtown, expressed, “It is an honor for our corporate team to participate in the goodwill efforts of our members. Night for Sight is a particularly impactful initiative that resonates with the associates.”
The ARS committee members have long championed the Foundation’s work, playing a significant role in raising awareness and critical funding for sight-saving research.
For more information about the Foundation Fighting Blindness and their ongoing research efforts, visit www.fightingblindness.org.
About Allegiance Retail Services LLC
Allegiance Retail Services, LLC supports independent supermarkets (e.g., Foodtown, Freshtown, D’Agostino, Gristedes, Morton Williams, Pathmark, LaBella Marketplace, Brooklyn Harvest, Market Fresh, Big Deal Food Market, Green Way Markets, Marrazzo’s Market, and Shop n Bag) for retail success by providing them with marketing, advertising, technological and merchandising support, as well as a full line of private label products, including Foodtown, Green Way and Rancher’s Legend. For more information, please visit www.allegianceretailservices.com