Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is holding the 15th “Independence from Hunger” food drive through July 31, collecting in-store and online donations, as well as pre-made bags of nonperishable foods, at its 540 locations nationwide.
Donations benefit local food agencies chosen by the company’s independent operators.
“We look forward to continuing Grocery Outlet’s storied tradition of giving back to the local communities in which we operate, working towards our goal of being one of the country’s most-loved brands and building trust, consistency and excitement among our stakeholders,” said Grocery Outlet CEO Jason Potter.
According to the USDA’s most recent food security survey, 13.5 percent – or 18 million – U.S. households face food insecurity, and more than 6 million of those have children. Summer months present additional challenges. Without school out, Move for Hunger estimates that 22 million children experience hunger during the season.
For 80 years, Grocery Outlet has been committed to giving back to community organizations. Since its launch in 2011, the IFH campaign efforts have collected more than $25 million nationwide.
Customers can make a difference by participating in one of these steps:
- Give $5, get $5 – Donate $5 or more in a single transaction in-store or online and receive a coupon for $5 off a future purchase of $25 or more;
- Purchase a pre-made bag – featuring an assortment of groceries selected by a local food agency – and place it in a collection bin at the front of the store;
- Donate money in-store at the register, with proceeds benefitting that store’s local food agency partner; and
- Online donations can be made at GroceryOutlet.com/Donate. They support the San Francisco Bay area through Grocery Outlet’s partnership with Alameda County Community Food Bank.
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About Grocery Outlet
Based in Emeryville, California, Grocery Outlet is a value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold through a network of independently-operated stores in 16 states.