Hilliards Chocolates Celebrates 100 Years of Sweet Memories

Hilliards Chocolates, a family-operated artisan chocolate company in its fourth generation, proudly announces its 100th anniversary. Since 1924, Hilliards has been handcrafting delectable chocolates and candies, delighting generations of customers with their commitment to quality, creativity, and a passion for the art of confectionery.

To commemorate their centennial milestone, Hilliards Chocolates is raising funds throughout the year for the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Hilliards has pledged to donate proceeds of two new products to be released in coming weeks and available now for preorder: Sweet Memories Tin (7 oz. chocolate assortment - $29.95 - April 2024) and Charlie Bar ($3 - June 2024).  

“Alzhheimer’s has touched our family profoundly, as my father Charlie McCarthy, a driving force behind the success of our company, suffered from early onset Alzheimer’s,” explained Maegan Dec, President of Hilliards Chocolates and a great grand-daughter of the company’s founders. “We are heartfelt in our desire to make our year-long fundraising campaign a success and look forward to contributing to the fight against this disease.”     

“We are so grateful to Hilliards Chocolates for their support of people living with Alzheimer's and dementia," said Jim Wessler, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association's MA/NH Chapter. "Their contributions will help fund research, advocacy efforts and care and support programs right here in Massachusetts and throughout the country."

For more information and to make a purchase, including products with proceeds donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, visit hilliardscandy.com or go to Hilliards retail stores in North Easton, Mansfield, or Norwell, Massachusetts.

ABOUT HILLIARDS CHOCOLATES

Hilliards Chocolates is among New England’s leading makers of artisan chocolates and specialty candies. Founded in 1924, the family-run business upholds a century-long tradition of crafting chocolates by hand using top-notch ingredients and offering classic favorites along with an ever-evolving selection of innovative confections that embrace culinary trends and satisfy a more adventurous sweet tooth. Today, the 4th generation, sisters Maegan and Erin, carry on this sweet legacy.

ABOUT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Association's mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Hilliards Chocolates is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association's to raise funds and awareness throughout 2024.