Krasdale Foods held its annual charity golf outing July 7 at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey, bringing together industry vendors, brokers and customers for a day of networking and fundraising.
The outing supports two nonprofits – DreamYard, a Bronx-based charity that provides arts and education programs, and Los Rancheros Unidos, an organization rooted in the independent grocery industry that focuses on building homes and schools in underserved communities in the Dominican Republic.
“We’re proud to continue hosting an event that not only brings together the industry for a great day on the course but also champions causes that are close to our hearts,” said Jenn Vannucci, director of marketing at Alpha 1 Marketing, an affiliate of Krasdale.
“DreamYard empowers the youth of our hometown in the Bronx, while Los Rancheros Unidos uplifts communities in the Dominican Republic, which is home to many of our customers. It’s meaningful to give back to both.”
This year’s event drew 50 foursomes, which were arranged to mix participants across all corners of the grocery industry. In addition, the day featured a raffle with prizes, helping Krasdale raise additional funds for the two charities.
At the close of the event, representatives from Krasdale presented donation checks to DreamYard and Los Rancheros Unidos.
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About Krasdale Foods
Krasdale Foods is a 117-year-old, family-owned grocery distributor in the New York metro area. Headquartered in White Plains, New York, with a distribution center located in Hunts Point, Bronx, and a satellite office in Miami, Krasdale and its affiliates serve more than 3,500 customers across eight states.
Its diverse portfolio spans more than 14,000 SKUs across core categories such as grocery, refrigerated and frozen, produce, meat and deli, bakery, health and beauty, natural/organic/specialty and international. Krasdale supports independent retailers operating under its banners, including CTown, Bravo, Aim, Market Fresh, Shop Smart Food Markets and Stop 1 Food Mart.