9 Million Mars Random Acts of Chocolate

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. -- Mars Chocolate North America coordinated 50,000 Mars Random Acts of Chocolate on Sept. 6 by delivering free samples of its iconic chocolate brands to New Yorkers via bike messengers in Manhattan, the company announced. Mars Random Acts of Chocolate was developed to distribute nine million of the company's chocolate products to fans across the United States this fall.

Americans can score free M&M'S, Snickers, TWIX, 3 Musketeers or Milky Way brand chocolates a number of ways, including:

• Log onto either the M&M'S, Snickers, TWIX, 3 Musketeers or Milky Way Facebook page on Sept. 8 to secure a free coupon of their choice, as well as the opportunity to give a free coupon to one of their Facebook friends (while supplies last).
• Listen to one of their favorite Clear Channel radio stations that will give away free Mars Chocolate throughout the month of September.
• Purchase any two Mars Chocolate North America brands -- M&M'S, Snickers, TWIX, 3 Musketeers or Milky Way and get one free with coupons at participating retailers.

"We all know that chocolate can instantly brighten someone's day," said Debra A. Sandler, Chief Consumer Officer, Mars Chocolate North America. "We plan to do our part to brighten moods in America by distributing more than nine million free chocolate bars, but we also encourage our fans to show how thoughtful they are by doing a Mars Random Acts of Chocolate for someone they care about."